INDEPENDENCE — Frank W. Abagnale, subject of the Steven Spielberg blockbuster movie, “Catch Me If You Can” will be the featured speaker at a special community event entitled “The Art of the Steal.”

This seminar has been set for Tuesday, Sept. 30 at Independence Community College.

Frank W. Abagnale is a world renowned lecturer and consultant and has spent the last three decades teaching at the FBI Academy and consulting with financial institutions, corporations and governments around the world.

Abagnale’s life story was the subject of Steven Spielberg’s blockbuster movie “Catch Me If You Can” starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hanks. Abagnale is the author of four books on white collar crime and identity theft.

He will give a two-hour presentation covering such topics as embezzlement, check forgery, counterfeit money, identify theft, and fraud.

“We are happy to have Mr. Abagnale share his expertise with our businesses and community members,” said Dr. Daniel Bain, President of Independence Community College.  “By understanding how to protect ourselves we take responsible actions to assure that fraud and theft do not happen.”

This special informational session is being offered free of charge and is open to the public.  The seminar will be held in the William Inge Theater, on the Independence Community College campus, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

Abagnale’s presentation is highly recommended for financial institutions, accountants, retailers, and business owners.