Catch Me If You Can

Author: Frank W. Abagnale
Publisher: Crown
ISBN: 0767915607
Category : True Crime
Languages : en
Pages : 306

Book Description
The uproarious, bestselling true story of the world's most sought-after con man, immortalized by Leonardo DiCaprio in DreamWorks' feature film of the same name, from the author of Scam Me If You Can. Frank W. Abagnale, alias Frank Williams, Robert Conrad, Frank Adams, and Robert Monjo, was one of the most daring con men, forgers, imposters, and escape artists in history. In his brief but notorious criminal career, Abagnale donned a pilot's uniform and copiloted a Pan Am jet, masqueraded as the supervising resident of a hospital, practiced law without a license, passed himself off as a college sociology professor, and cashed over $2.5 million in forged checks, all before he was twenty-one. Known by the police of twenty-six foreign countries and all fifty states as "The Skywayman," Abagnale lived a sumptuous life on the lam—until the law caught up with him. Now recognized as the nation's leading authority on financial foul play, Abagnale is a charming rogue whose hilarious, stranger-than-fiction international escapades, and ingenious escapes-including one from an airplane-make Catch Me If You Can an irresistible tale of deceit.

Scam Me If You Can

Author: Frank Abagnale
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0525538976
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 353

Book Description
Are you at risk of being scammed? Former con artist and bestselling author of Catch Me If You Can Frank Abagnale shows you how to stop scammers in their tracks. Maybe you're wondering how to make the scam phone calls stop. Perhaps someone has stolen your credit card number. Or you've been a victim of identity theft. Even if you haven't yet been the target of a crime, con artists are always out there, waiting for the right moment to steal your information, your money, and your life. As one of the world's most respected authorities on the subjects of fraud, forgery, and cyber security, Frank Abagnale knows how scammers work. In Scam Me If You Can, he reveals the latest tricks that today's scammers, hackers, and con artists use to steal your money and personal information--often online and over the phone. Using plain language and vivid examples, Abagnale reveals hundreds of tips, including: The best way to protect your phone from being hacked The only time you should ever use a debit card The one type of photo you should never post on social media The only conditions under which you should use WiFi networks at the airport The safest way to use an ATM With his simple but counterintuitive rules, Abagnale also makes use of his insider intel to paint a picture of cybercrimes that haven't become widespread yet.

The Catch Me If You Can

Author: Jessica Nabongo
Publisher: National Geographic
ISBN: 9781426222269
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 416

Book Description
"Celebrated traveler and photographer Jessica Nabongo-the first documented Black woman to visit all 195 countries in the world-shares her journey around the globe with fascinating stories of adventure, culture, travel musts, and human connections"--

Catch Me If You Can

Author: Donna Kauffman
Publisher: Zebra Books
ISBN: 1420149911
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 340

Book Description
IF IT’S TUESDAY, THIS MUST BE SCOTLAND All Tag Morgan wants to do is help settle his father’s estate so he can get back to properly cataloguing his Mayan ruins. So he’s caught quite off guard to discover that: A) His father had holdings in Scotland B) The property now belongs to Tag Leafing through his father’s correspondence with the property’s overseer, one Maura Ramsey, yields even more surprises. His father’s letters reveal a warmer, kinder man—nothing like the harsh, cold disciplinarian Tag remembers. Surely it has to do with Maura, whose writing is filled with a dry wit and an infectious charm that keeps Tag reading all night. By the time the sun rises, Tag knows he’s going to Scotland to find this woman who has so thoroughly captivated him . . . Praise for Donna Kauffman “Readers will appreciate the wonderful sense of place, the well-rounded secondary characters and the deep emotion.” —Bookpage, TOP PICK “We all know where there's Donna Kauffman, there's a rollicking, sexy read chock-full of charm and sparkle.” —USAToday.com “Charming characters, emotion galore, a small town—you’re going to love Donna Kauffman!” —Lori Foster

Catch Me If You Can

Author: Steven Spielberg
Publisher: Newmarket Press
ISBN: 9781557045539
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
With more than 100 color photos, the companion book to the major DreamWorks film directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Leonardo Di Caprio and Tom Hanks. Engaging in a game of cat and mouse in the real-life crime drama, Frank Abagnale, Jr. (Di Caprio) worked as a doctor, a lawyer, and as a co-pilot for a major airline-all before his 18th birthday. A master of deception, he was also a brilliant forger, whose skill gave him his first real claim to fame: At the age of 17, Frank Abagnale, Jr. became the most successful bank robber in the history of the United States. FBI Agent Carl Hanratty (Hanks) made it his prime mission to capture Frank and bring him to justice, but Frank was always one step ahead of him, baiting him to continue the chase. With more than 100 color images, the companion book includes the complete script and behind-the-scenes photographs of this amazing true tale.

Catch Me If You Can!

Author: Bernard Most
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780152048396
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 28

Book Description
A little dinosaur is not afraid of the biggest dinosaur of them all for a very special reason.

Catch Me If You Can!

Author: David Styring
Publisher: Igloo Books
ISBN: 9781786702050
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 24

Book Description
It's no fun being a small fish who can't swim like the other fish. When Terence tries to impress Dad with his swimming, things don't go according to plan. Luckily, Dad knows exactly what to do and, before long, Terence undergoes an amazing change! Come and enjoy this fin-tastic story about a little fish with big ideas.

Catch Me If You Can

Author: Kraig Hanadel
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 9780380802876
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 428

Book Description
A journalistic account of the actual investigation and conviction of Dana Ewell, a son of wealth and privilege who killed his family for money - the 1992 murders of Dale, Glee, and Tiffany Ewell in Sacramento, California with the cooperation of the two detectives who broke the case.

The Greatest Hoax on Earth

Author: Alan C Logan
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781736197417
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 466

Book Description
The Greatest Hoax unmasks the viral spread of a myth, creating a parable of our times. The deep analysis within is filled with suspense while also providing a meaningful wake-up call in the post-truth era.

Go Girl! #12 Catch Me If You Can

Author: Thalia Kalkipsakis
Publisher: St. Martins Press-3PL
ISBN: 1250129397
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 112

Book Description
Becky and her friends love playing tag at recess. Then one day they make up a new rule that ruins everything: Whoever gets caught, gets a kiss! It's all fun and games until Callum accidentally breaks his arm. Now, Becky feels really guilty. How could she mess up her first kiss AND all her friendships at the same time?