Frank Abagnale. Or is it?

One of the world’s most famous con men is coming to Eau Claire. Oh, but don’t worry, he’s a good guy now. Frank Abagnale is one of the leading experts on forgery, a talent he found quite useful as a teenager. If you’ve seen the 2002 movie Catch Me If You Can, starring Leonardo Di Caprio and Tom Hanks, then you know Frank’s story: He posed as an airline pilot, an attorney, a college professor, and a doctor and made off with over $2 million in fake checks. Now, instead of being a famous con man, he’s a famous and respected authority on forgery, embezzlement, and secure documents. For over 35 years, Abagnale has worked alongside the FBI using his skills to catch bad guys doing what he once did. And, on Feb. 19, he’s coming to Eau Claire to present at UWEC’s Forum Series. The Forum will be held in the Schofield Auditorium, followed by a reception held in the Dakota Ballroom, Davies 340. Move over White Collar, the real deal is coming to town!

Frank Abagnale: Catch Me If You Can • Wed. Feb 19 • 7:30 PM • Schofield Auditorium • $8 General Public, $6 UW System Faculty/Staff - Age 62 & Over, $4 UW System Student - Age 17 & Under, Student tickets are $2 until the day of the event • uwec.edu • 836-3727