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Article: Renowned Identity Theft Authority Frank Abagnale of 'Catch Me If You Can' Fame Offers Remedies to Beat Holiday Check Fraud Scams; Among the Foremost Authorities in Identity Theft Teams up With uni-ball(R) Pens Providing 'Signature' Tips to Protect Against Check Fraud During the Holiday Season.

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November 17, 2004
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BELLWOOD, Ill., Nov. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- There's now a reason to question the old adage "the check is in the mail." Before individuals put their holiday gift checks in the mail this year or simply pay the bills, Frank Abagnale, subject of the blockbuster movie "Catch Me If You Can," well-known identity theft expert and FBI consultant, is teaming up with uni-ball 207(TM) gel pens to help protect gift givers against an everyday form of check fraud called "check washing." 

 
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