Storytellers: Frank Abagnale

2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount

$10,133

Project of

Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative Legacy Grant SFY 2014 - SFY 2015

Fund Source

Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund

Recipient Type

Libraries

Status

Completed

Start Date

October 2014

End Date

October 2014

Activity Type

Education/Outreach/Engagement

Counties Affected

Blue Earth

Project Overview

Catch him if you can! Successfully posing as an airline pilot, attorney, college professor and pediatrician between the ages of 16 and 21, Frank Abagnale, Jr. cashed $2.5 million in fraudulent checks in 26 countries. After 6 years in prisons in several countries, Frank now works with the FBI and teaches and assists law enforcement agencies, corporations and financial institutions with his fraud prevention programs.

Project Details

1000

Project Details: 2015 Fiscal Year

Legal Citation / Subdivision

Laws of Minnesota for 2013 Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4

2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount

$10,133

Other Funds Leveraged

$1,000

Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Participants will: Learn how Frank has successfully helped Minnesota agencies like Target and others protect themselves from fraud, will learn how to protect themselves against identity theft, and will enjoy access to someone that has turned their life around to contribute to the nation in a positive way after a life of crime.

Measurable Outcome(s)

All outcomes were met. Surveys collected indicated attendees enjoyed the presentation, learned a lot about Frank's contributions to local businesses and agencies, and learned how Frank has made a difference in people's lives.

Source of Additional Funds

City of Mankato, Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative, Mankato Free Press, Star Tribune, local papers, online event calendars such as Greater Mankato Events, local chamber of commerce