The Art of the Steal reveals the mind-boggling tricks of the scam trade. Drawn from his twenty-five years of experience as an ingenious con artist, Abagnale provides eye-opening stories of true scams, with tips on how they can be prevented. This book takes you deep inside the world and mind of the con artist, showing you just how he pulled off his scams and what you can do to avoid becoming the next victim. A revealing look inside the predatory criminal mind from a former master of the con, The Art of the Steal is the ultimate defense against even the craftiest crook.