What if I told you that 90% of Frank Abagnale's claims are totally made up? Yeah, that's right. The most extraordinary con man in the world never actually did the crimes he claims he did. In the new season of PRETEND, host Javier Leiva debunks Frank Abagnale’s claims one by one, not with opinions but with court and prison records. This series also gives voice to new victim testimonies. In the end, Leiva travels to Las Vegas to confront Abagnale about his lies. This is the real-life Catch Me If You Can.<h2> </h2><h2>
Listen to part 1 now on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-real-catch-me-if-you-can-part-1/id1245307962?i=1000568847671">Apple Podcast</a> and <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/2ojooEUwrQs7LM6ifRHEmD?si=42d2fb56e8e8485c">Spotify</a>. 
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PRETEND exposes the masterminds behind some of the most notorious scams and cons. From cult leaders to con artists and undercover FBI agents, this podcast pulls back the curtain on those who've pretended to be someone they're not.

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