American Greed
Overview
Exploring the murky depths of the American Dream, American Greed reveals the lengths individuals will go to achieve wealth, often at the expense of ethics and relationships. Each episode examines true crime stories, shedding light on various fraudulent schemes, including credit card scams, identity theft, counterfeiting, and Ponzi schemes. Through gripping narratives and real-life cases, the series offers a sobering look at ambition gone awry, highlighting the consequences of greed and the devastating impact on victims.
Episodes
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1
Shipwrecked
Michael Vorce indulges in extravagant spending on high-end clothing and luxury cars, often leaving generous tips of a thousand dollars at local bars.
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2
The Wealth Builder Club
Randy Treadwell, the preacher's son, strays from a life of virtue, presenting himself as a financial genius while secretly siphoning off investor fund...
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3
The Prisoner of Wall Street
Perry Griggs operated a fraudulent investment scheme that pretended to offer coffee futures, but instead, he pocketed the funds from his investors. He...
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4
Deadly Payout
Title: Fatal Windfall Plot: A group of three swindlers from Texas tricks investors into believing they can earn a fortune in the "life settlement" in...
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5
Wild West Rip-Off
Title: Desert Deception Plot: After three decades in the real estate business, Doug Vaughan was widely regarded as a trustworthy broker. His charm an...
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6
Union Bu$ter/The Fool's Gold
In New York City, the Sandhogs Local 147 construction union, known for their work on tunnels and underground pathways, places their trust in Melissa K...
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7
Windy City Wipeout/Miami Burn
Title: Windy City Wipeout/Miami Burn Plot: In the heart of Chicago, Jack Walsh and Charles Martin seem to be striking it big with their foreign curre...
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8
Dealing in Deceit
Samuel "Mouli" Cohen, an entrepreneur from San Francisco, launches an online music venture and deceitfully secures $31 million from celebrities, inves...
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9
Talk Radio Takedown
Trevor Cook seems to have hit the jackpot in Minneapolis, where he operates an investment firm known as the Oxford Group. Together with three partners...
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10
Brooklyn's Madoff/ Corrupted Software
Title: Brooklyn's Madoff/ Corrupted Software Plot: In the heart of Bay Ridge, a tight-knit community steeped in tradition, Philip Barry orchestrates ...
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11
Greedy Groovy Guru/Doomsday Profit
A charismatic New Age evangelist dupes Florida investors, claiming that positive thinking will guarantee success in her auto financing venture. Howeve...
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12
The Lady Killer
A man from Florida strikes it rich, winning nearly $13 million in the state lottery. Rather than indulging in lavish spending, Abraham Shakespeare cho...
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13
Rapper$ Delight/Grapes of Greed
In the San Francisco Bay Area, Michael McCant, a reformed bank robber, claims to have turned his life around, raking in millions by backing emerging r...
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Murder in Memphis
A wife discovers that her husband, Joe Caronna, who works as an insurance agent, has been swindling their friends by peddling fake annuities and embez...
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2
Young Lust Gone Bust
Ed Okun, a middle-aged investor in commercial real estate, finds himself smitten with a stunning boat show model who is nearly half his age. To win he...
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3
The Cunning Cowgirl Crook / Dollars for Dumps
Title: The Scheming Cowgirl Bandit / Cash for Castles Plot: (1) In a quaint town, the local comptroller embezzles $53 million to create her own horse...
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4
$udden Death / Hip Hop Hustle
Title: Sudden Death / Hip Hop Hustle Plot: (1) Federal agents delve into the activities of financial advisor J.D. Salinas, uncovering a massive $39...
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5
Make Me Rich or Die / Kids For Cash
A man intimidates financial experts, demanding they help him amass wealth. Meanwhile, two judges secretly profit from a lucrative arrangement involvin...
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6
Detroit 'Crime Boss' Mayor
Title: The Mayor's Underworld Plot: A former mayor of Detroit, alongside his associates, engages in a scheme to exploit city contractors, misappropri...
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7
The Falcon and the Con Man
A man on the brink of suicide reveals an astonishing scheme he has been running for the last twenty years at a prominent commodity futures brokerage. ...
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8
Extreme Home Ripoffs / 'Greedings' From Florida
Title: Home Makeover Heist / 'Greetings' from the Sunshine State Plot: (1) A pair of brothers defrauded countless homeowners, pocketing millions thro...
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9
Insider Trading Trio / Cocaine Cash Cleaner
Title: Wall Street Schemes / Undercover Cash Flow Plot: (1) Three close friends arrive in New York City, eager to chase their ambitions, but soon fin...
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10
Lights! Camera! Fraud!
An indie film venture takes a chaotic turn when the filmmaker's silent partner, who also serves as his spiritual guide, begins to misappropriate funds...
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11
The Car Con
Title: The Auto Scam Plot: Siblings Darain and Cory Atkinson launch a venture that markets vehicle protection plans. However, the contracts turn out ...
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12
A Wolf in Priest's Clothing
A man orchestrates a fraudulent international real estate operation worth $50 million, using a significant portion of the funds to indulge in an extra...
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13
The Home Invaders / Nashville's Predator
Title: The Housebreakers / Predator in Nashville Plot: (1) Rivertown Financial exploits homeowners, leading to devastating losses and evictions. (2) ...
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14
Hail to the Thief
Title: The Charitable Deception Plot: A disgraced ex-Army intelligence agent, referred to as "Mr. X," swindles millions of dollars by establishing a ...
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5
The Cash King
Visionary entrepreneur James “The Cash King” Duncan is open to any investment opportunity, no matter how unconventional. His ambitions lead him to...
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11
Vintage Wine Fraud
Rudy Kurniawan, a master of deception in the fine wine industry, rakes in millions by peddling his low-quality basement blends disguised as top-tier v...
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12
In Harm’s Way
A contractor for the U.S. military embezzles $190 million from his firm and embarks on an extravagant shopping spree.
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8
Capturing The Fugitives
Viewers of the show play a crucial role in helping law enforcement catch criminals by staying alert and reporting tips.
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16
Hack Me If You Can / Goodfella Gone Bad
Daniel Rigmaiden, a 28-year-old hacker, is accused of embezzling millions from the U.S. government. Meanwhile, a wannabe wise guy living in witness pr...
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Deadly Gold Digger
Alluring femme fatale Nanette Johnston Packard knows how to manipulate men to fulfill her desires. She even posts a personal ad seeking wealthy suitor...
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2
The Real 'War Dogs'
Title: The True 'War Dogs' Plot: A pair of Miami party enthusiasts transition into arms dealers as they pursue lucrative government contracts aimed a...
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3
Badge of Dishonor
Title: Badge of Dishonor Plot: The tragic shooting of Police Lieutenant Joe Gliniewicz in the dense woods of Fox Lake, Illinois, ignites an extensive...
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4
Billionaires Boys Bust
Once a flashy police officer, John Bravata has turned into a crooked real estate mogul. He exploits his own company to swindle $50 million from unsusp...
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5
Clean Teeth, Dirty Money/Comic Book Murder
A brutal sex trafficking operation, run by ruthless pimps who prey on women, recruits a dentist from Chicago to help them clean their dirty money. Mea...
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6
Sticky Fingers; Life in the Fraud Lane
Title: Sticky Fingers; Life in the Fraud Lane Plot: In a renowned Texas bakery known for its fruitcakes, the accountant devises a scheme involving ...
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7
Making A Killing / Doctor Drug Dealer
Title: Profiting from Deceit / The Doctor's Dark Trade Plot: Gary Shawkey, a swindler and self-proclaimed motivational speaker, is desperate for fund...
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Rumeal Robinson
After a once-celebrated basketball player gets caught up in a series of questionable schemes, he finds himself behind bars. Meanwhile, his mother face...
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9
Recipe for Murder
Title: A Deadly Dish Plot: A thriving entrepreneur becomes the focus of a cunning con artist who schemes to poison her for financial gain. As the g...
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10
Junk In A Box; Been Caught Stealing
Title: Stolen Treasures; Caught Red-Handed Plot: Charities aimed at combating cancer collect vast sums yet allocate a mere three percent to those in ...
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11
From Peanuts to Sick Millions
Title: From Peanuts to Sick Millions Plot: A CEO makes a reckless decision to distribute peanut products contaminated with salmonella, resulting in t...
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12
A Glamorous Showbiz Lie
Title: The Illusion of Stardom Plot: A man skillfully deceives those around him into believing he is a renowned film producer and financial expert. A...
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13
Deadly Black Gold Riches
A man devises a plan to amass wealth in the oil fields of North Dakota, determined to eliminate any obstacles that could hinder his success.
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14
Art Schlichter: All-American fraud
Once a celebrated football player, Art Schlichter manipulates friends and people around him to support his relentless gambling habit.
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15
Red Carpet Rip-Off
Musician Donald "Ski" Johnson runs his Jazz for Life foundation, but his empty assurances leave well-meaning donors feeling duped. What were supposed ...
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16
Wine, Women and Fraud
Title: Vines, Vices, and Deceit Plot: A con artist swindles wealthy wine enthusiasts out of their fortunes, indulging in luxury cars and fleeting r...
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17
Neighborhood Inferno
A group of fraudsters tries to stage a house explosion to claim insurance money, but their scheme spirals out of control, igniting a massive blaze tha...
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18
Fraud Collectors
Title: Deceptive Auctions Plot: Renowned sports memorabilia mogul Bill Mastro orchestrates a scheme to swindle both buyers and consignors through man...
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19
Lesson In Greed/Soldier Scam
Title: The Price of Deception Plot: A vendor of educational materials swindles millions from the Detroit public school system by collaborating with u...
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20
Top Gun Of Fraud
Title: Fraudulent Skies Plot: A man squanders $52 million from a trust he was entrusted with, indulging in his delusion of conducting covert operatio...
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10
Florida Rehab Gone Wild
Kenny Chatman operates a network of fraudulent drug rehabilitation centers, profiting immensely by keeping insured individuals dependent on substances...
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13
The Fake Housewife of Orange County
In the picturesque setting of Laguna Beach, Elizabeth Mulder, an ambitious social climber, funds her lavish lifestyle—including plastic surgeries, A...
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14
Online Dating Trap
Title: Deceptive Romance Plot: Daylon Pierce is a charming womanizer who presents himself as a certified stockbroker, luring naive women on online da...
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15
An Ungodly Scammer
Ephren Taylor, a self-proclaimed teenage millionaire, promotes his "secure" investment schemes at church events and online, conning unsuspecting victi...
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19
Baby-Faced Drug Lords
Title: Youthful Kingpins Plot: In Florida, a group of teenagers seizes the opportunity presented by the opioid epidemic to profit from illegal acti...
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20
From Bouncer to Millionaire Fraudster
Nightlife establishments like bars and strip clubs invest millions into an insurance firm established by a former bouncer. However, federal investigat...
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The College Admissions Scandal
Rick Singer, a college admissions consultant, takes payments from parents to ensure their children gain entry into prestigious universities.
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2
The Fyre Festival
Title: The Fyre Festival Plot: Billy McFarland, the infamous creator of the Fyre Festival, resorts to deceit as he attempts to establish his luxury m...
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3
Paul Manafort
A high-powered political insider leverages his connections to orchestrate a scheme involving a lavish array of assets, including an extravagant ostric...
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4
Prophets of Greed
The heads of a polygamous religious group insist on “Perfect Obedience” from their members, enticing them into participating in welfare fraud.
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5
Black Market Dirty Gold
Title: Underworld of Gold Plot: In Miami, three ambitious salesmen become obsessed with the allure of gold and embark on a risky venture, smuggling...
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6
The House Flipping Reality Star Fraudster
Title: The Reality Star’s Deceitful Flip Plot: Scott Menaged, the brash star of "Property Wars," scoops up numerous foreclosed properties in Phoeni...
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The Fake Prince's Royal Scam
A flamboyant con artist pretends to be a member of the Saudi royal family to swindle investors out of millions, luring them in with the promise of exc...
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Diagnosis: Temptress Health Scam
Title: Diagnosis: Temptress Health Scam Plot: Keisha Williams, an ambitious entrepreneur, lives lavishly, indulging in luxury shopping, strip clubs...
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The Fast and the Fraudulent
Title: The Speedy Swindle Plot: Scott Tucker, a cunning architect of payday loan fraud, exploits desperate borrowers through his accessible online le...
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10
Painful Greed Turns Deadly
When pharmacist Barry Cadden prioritizes profit over patient safety at his drug compounding facility, the quest for healing takes a dangerous turn. Th...
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11
Starstruck Studio Swindle
Carissa Carpenter, an ambitious filmmaker, envisions building a sprawling movie studio in Northern California. However, federal authorities claim that...
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12
The Luxury Curse Scam
Financial advisor Dawn Bennett masterminds a $20 million scheme, navigating the world of penthouse living and a lavish $10 million luxury box at a sta...
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13
Mike “the Situation” Sorrentino
Mike The Situation Sorrentino showcases his chiseled abs and a wild party lifestyle, but when it’s time to settle his tax bills, he prefers to have ...
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14
Fake Heiress Cons High Society
Anna Delvey, a stylish German heiress, captivates the elite of Downtown New York's social circles. However, beneath her glamorous façade lies a Russi...
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15
All-Star Sports Scam
Peggy Ann Fulford, a savvy financial advisor, amasses a roster of elite clients and a substantial wealth by persuading high-profile athletes like Denn...
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16
Judgment of Terror
Title: Reckoning of Fear Plot: After a Texas judge is gunned down with four shots, a lead points detectives to Chimene Onyeri, a budding rap artist f...
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The Trials of Michael Avenatti
Michael Avenatti gains significant attention as he takes on the role of attorney for adult film star Stormy Daniels in her legal battle against Donald...
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2
Nightmare at NXIVM
Keith Raniere has established himself as a near-divine leader within his enigmatic group, NXIVM. Leveraging his persuasive abilities and traditional m...
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3
The Real Dr. Death
A delusional spine surgeon, burdened by debt and rumored to be using drugs, wreaks havoc in the operating room, leaving a trail of injured and decease...
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The Fall Of An Opioid Mogul
Amidst the devastation of the opioid crisis affecting countless Americans, billionaire pharmaceutical tycoon John Kapoor seeks to profit. His company,...
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5
A Family Vanishes
Title: The Disappearance of the McStay Family Plot: The sudden and mysterious disappearance of the McStay family sends shockwaves through their commu...
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6
Social Media Scam Artists
While crowdfunding platforms are designed to support charitable initiatives, some have unfortunately become fronts for scams.
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7
Inside El Chapo's Empire
The episode follows the twin brothers who played a crucial role in capturing El Chapo. Their daring efforts and strategic moves led to the notorious d...
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The "Con" In Congress
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9
Confessions of a Scam Artist
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10
The Imposter
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11
Burned by Greed
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12
A Father's Fraud
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The Life & Crimes of Joel Greenberg
Joel Greenberg, a wealthy millennial from a prominent Florida family, unexpectedly decides to campaign for the position of Seminole County Tax Collect...
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2
Theranos CEO on Trial
Theranos is making headlines again with the high-profile trial of its founder and ex-CEO, Elizabeth Holmes. Former staff members, whistleblowers, and ...
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3
How WeWork Went Wild
Title: The WeWork Saga Plot: This episode explores the meteoric ascent and subsequent downfall of WeWork, the company co-founded by Adam Neumann, its...
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4
Boeing’s Deadly Design
Title: Boeing's Fatal Flaw Plot: In a tragic series of events, two Boeing 737 Max aircraft crash within five months, claiming the lives of 346 indivi...
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5
The Biggest Theft of All Time?
Title: The Greatest Heist in History? Plot: Jho Low stands accused of orchestrating one of the most notorious thefts in history. Officials claim he i...
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The Kingpin Next Door
A former Eagle Scout from the suburbs, Aaron Shamo, transforms into a Dark Web drug kingpin. He establishes a novel American drug operation, enlisting...
