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Mar 2020
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Frank Abagnale Pt. 1: “Catch Me If You C...

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In only five years, Frank Abagnale Jr. managed to cause a major stir in the criminal world. After running away from home at 16, Frank survived on forged checks until he created a new identity for himself as a Pan Am pilot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 
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