Yes ,its the true story of a real fake who cheated about 2.3million$ in 40 different nations with his new innovative way in fradulent checks.He took his father as a role model who got trapped in an IRS problems.As a highschool student he saw his parents got separated.He then left his father with only 25$ in his account and vowed to get back all his fathers lost wealth.He acted as a pan am pilot a pediatrician, and an attorney.He was chased all along by Tom hanks who plays the role of an FBI agent.This is a true story about Frank Abagnale Jr.
Finally dicaprio joined FBI in fraud check section.

Wonderful movie.Worth to watch.