After serving several years in prison, Abagnale turned his life around. He became a consultant and expert in the field of financial forensics, helping organizations detect and prevent financial crimes. Abagnale has written several books on his experiences, including "The Frank Abagnale Jr. Story" and "Catch Me If You Can: A Memoir."
The most significant link is with the at the University of Arizona. The college’s McGuire Center for Entrepreneurship and its cybersecurity programs have hosted Abagnale numerous times as a keynote speaker and guest lecturer. Why? Because modern financial fraud prevention has its roots in the very techniques Abagnale once exploited. frank abagnale university of arizona