American Greed (2007)
A dissection of the dark side of the American Dream, a survey of how far some people go to become rich, no matter the cost to themselves and those around them. Real-life cases are reviewed and involve such criminal activity as credit card scams, identity theft, counterfeiting and Ponzi schemes.
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Episodes
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- 1 1. A Con Man's Deadly Revenge2015-01-15 · 43mA coin collector and his brother start mail order coin businesses. They go bankrupt in 2008. After they're jailed, one plots murder of the judge and prosecutor.
- 2 2. The Playboy of Indiana2015-01-22 · 43mA multimillion-dollar yacht, 80 sports cars, a Playboy centerfold girlfriend. Tim Durham is the picture of success as a fix -it-and-flip-it business king. But he’s actually running
- 3 3. Ea$y Being Green / Burglar To The Stars2015-01-29 · 43m(1) Con man Rodney Hailey runs a fake green energy business and collects millions by scamming major corporations. A fleet of luxury cars that litters the front of his home draws su
- 4 4. A Widow's Web2015-02-05 · 43mRich husband, beautiful wife, perfect life. Pamela Phillips and Gary Triano are Tucson's golden couple. But their life unravels in a fury of greed and hate. When Gary ends up dead,
- 5 5. The Cash King2015-02-12 · 43mNo investment idea is too exotic for visionary entrepreneur James “The Cash King” Duncan. He sets his sights on strip clubs, real estate, Iraqi currency, diamonds, and even mind co
- 6 6. The Dirtiest Con2015-02-19 · 43mSixteen-year-old Barry Minkow starts ZZZZ Best Carpet Cleaners and quickly realizes there's more cash in fraud.
- 7 7. Charity Begins at Home2015-02-26 · 43mClaudio Osorio casts himself as a brilliant international business tycoon to scam big money and big names. This crook steals more than $40 million from investors and the US governm
- 8 8. The Real Wolf of Wall Street2015-03-05 · 43mStockbroker Jordan Belfort runs a sex, drugs and rock 'n’ roll brokerage firm. He pleads guilty to fraud and does jail time. After his release, Belfort gets a Hollywood makeover, b
- 9 9. Kevin Trudeau’s Secrets / Remington Steal2015-07-10 · 43m(1) The infomercial pitchman who claimed he was broke and could not pay a $37.6 million fine imposed by the Federal Trade Commission is chronicled. (2) An examination of Remington
- 10 10. Fake It to Make It / Kill the Witnesses2015-01-17 · 43mCase 1: “Ferrari” Mike Banuelos steals musical artists’ money and their dreams. His Ferrari lifestyle drives them in the fast lane, but his promotional acumen leaves his investors
- 11 11. Vintage Wine Fraud2015-07-24 · 43mCounterfeit wine dealer Rudy Kurniawan dominates the fine wine scene, making millions selling his cheap basement blends through elite auction houses.
- 12 12. In Harm’s Way2015-07-30 · 43mA US military contractor loots his company of $190 million and goes on a wild spending spree.
- 13 13. The Lawyer Lies / Black Gold Bust2015-10-16 · 43m(1) Indiana personal injury lawyer William Conour helps himself to desperate clients’ settlement money, pocketing millions. (2) Phony oil tycoon Gary Milby guarantees gushers of mo
- 14 14. Friends Without Benefits2015-10-23 · 43mMutual Benefits buys life insurance policies from aids patients, the chronically ill, and seniors and fraudulently resells them as low risk investments to clients. When medical adv
- 15 15. The Spy Who Scammed Me2015-10-30 · 43mA private security contractor is a James Bond wannabe who spins lies to desperate clients.
- 16 16. The Sky's the Limit2015-11-06 · 43mRoss Mandell’s company Sky Capital has hundreds of employees and investors and he’s living like a king. It’s a huge coup for Mandell who was once known as the Bad Boy of Wall Stree
Cast
Stacy KeachSelf - Narrator (voice)Images
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