Consumer Affairs Invites Tennesseans to AARP’s ID Theft Town Hall

NASHVILLE – In an effort to promote greater awareness of identity theft, the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance’s Division of Consumer Affairs invites consumers to participate in a special Tele-Town Hall event featuring Frank Abagnale, the subject of the hit film “Catch Me If You Can”, at 3 p.m. CDT Thursday, May 19, 2016. 

Abagnale, who is an expert on identity theft and an AARP Fraud Watch Network Ambassador, will share his experiences and provide tips on ways consumers can protect themselves and their communities against identity theft and scams.

Once one of the world’s most famous con artists, Abagnale’s story was told in his best-selling book, “Catch Me if You Can”, and in the 2002 movie of the same name, starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hanks.  After successfully posing as various professionals such as an airline pilot, an attorney and a doctor, and cashing millions in fraudulent checks, Abagnale was caught and served prison time. Upon release, he agreed to assist federal law enforcement agencies, and has been associated with the FBI for more than four decades. Abagnale also advises financial institutions, corporations and government agencies around the world.

Details:

When: 3 p.m. CDT, Thursday, May 19, 2016.

Who: Frank Abagnale, Dave Morrow (AARP Fraud Watch Network).

Where: To register for the Tele-Town Hall visit: https://vekeo.com/aarptennessee/

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