Term Paper: Catch Me If You Can
|Catch Me If You can! |
|Frank Abagnale Jr. – The Almost Perfect Bank Fraud |
|Identity Theft & Bank Fraud Analyzed | |
Abstract
Frank Abagnale Jr. was one of the most successful and prolific imposters and bank fraud criminals of our time. Here we will explore the how, why and where of Frank Abagnale Jr.’s crimes and how he finally got caught in his fraudulent activities. We will explore fraud concepts, theories and motives typical of fraudsters. Let’s break down this exciting story.
Frank Abagnale Jr. was by all measures a good kid who loved his family very much. For some reason unbeknownst to us, on the first day of class at Frank Jr’s new school (they were forced from a life of affluence for alleged tax evasion, to a life in a tiny apartment) Frank Jr. committed the crime of identity fraud (impersonator fraud) the first day at his new school. Frank Abagnale Jr.’s motivation appeared to be that he wanted to stop the kids from laughing and yes even assaulting him (a kid slammed him into a locker) as he passed by in his school uniform from his prior school. Thus began Frank Abagnale Jr’s journey into the world of fraudulent acts. One day Frank Abagnale Jr. came home early and found his mother in a compromising situation with a man other than his father. This was the pivotal turning point for Frank Jr. Devastated by his mother’s betrayal Frank Jr. became distant and withdrawn. The point finally comes where Frank Jr.’s parents decide to divorce
|Frank Abagnale Jr. – The Almost Perfect Bank Fraud |
|Identity Theft & Bank Fraud Analyzed | |
Abstract
Frank Abagnale Jr. was one of the most successful and prolific imposters and bank fraud criminals of our time. Here we will explore the how, why and where of Frank Abagnale Jr.’s crimes and how he finally got caught in his fraudulent activities. We will explore fraud concepts, theories and motives typical of fraudsters. Let’s break down this exciting story.
Frank Abagnale Jr. was by all measures a good kid who loved his family very much. For some reason unbeknownst to us, on the first day of class at Frank Jr’s new school (they were forced from a life of affluence for alleged tax evasion, to a life in a tiny apartment) Frank Jr. committed the crime of identity fraud (impersonator fraud) the first day at his new school. Frank Abagnale Jr.’s motivation appeared to be that he wanted to stop the kids from laughing and yes even assaulting him (a kid slammed him into a locker) as he passed by in his school uniform from his prior school. Thus began Frank Abagnale Jr’s journey into the world of fraudulent acts. One day Frank Abagnale Jr. came home early and found his mother in a compromising situation with a man other than his father. This was the pivotal turning point for Frank Jr. Devastated by his mother’s betrayal Frank Jr. became distant and withdrawn. The point finally comes where Frank Jr.’s parents decide to divorce
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