Catch Me If You Can: The Real Story of Frank Abagnale Jr.

What if the most famous con artist in history, Frank Abagnale Jr., pulled his greatest con after he was caught? What if the movie "Catch Me If You Can" isn't a true story... but is, in fact, his final, perfect lie?In this episode, we're diving deep into the art and science of deception. We'll start by questioning the legendary tale of Frank Abagnale, but his story is just the beginning. We'll expose how the same psychological tricks he used are now the basis for modern social engineering attacks, where hackers manipulate you into giving up your secrets without writing a single line of code.We'll also uncover the surprising power of a simple uniform, and how authority bias can make us follow orders or trust a narrative without a second thought. This is a deep dive into the psychology of why we believe what we believe.Stick with us to the very end to learn the "Three C's"—a simple mental checklist you can use to instantly spot a social engineering attempt.It's time to learn the playbook of the manipulators. Subscribe, share this with anyone who's ever been told a story that was too good to be true, and join the conversation about seeing through the lies.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hoax-hunters--6723538/support.You May also Like:🚑MyDisasterPrepKit.comCreate Your Perfect Disaster Preparedness Kit🤖Nudgrr.com (🗣'nudger") - Your AI Sidekick for Getting Sh*t DoneNudgrr breaks down your biggest goals into tiny, doable steps — then nudges you to actually do them. 🎁ThePerfectGift.appFind the Perfect Gift in Seconds⭐SkyNearMe.comLive map of stars & planets visible near you✔DebtPlanner.appYour Path to Debt-Free Living