if your escapades involve tricking the FBI you're a legend meet Frank abil Jr the teenage Mastermind in the 1960s Frank abigil Jr posed as a PanAm pilot a doctor and even a lawyer all before his 21st birthday he forged checks worth millions Charming his way across the globe while staying one step ahead of the law what makes Frank's story so mind-blowing is his age he started at just 16 with nothing but confidence and Charisma Frank exploited the system's weaknesses becoming a master of deception he forged over $2.5 million in Xs and evaded capture for years but eventually the law caught up with him after serving time in prison Frank turned his life around and became a consultant for the FBI helping them catch other forgers this story inspired Hollywood and in 2003 they released a movie Catch Me If You Can which captures the wild ride of Frank abil Jr SS life if you like this story hit that like button share and don't forget to subscribe for more incredible tales that have inspired Hollywood