American Greed
TV-PG
8.4
2007
Crime
, Documentary
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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- Cast:
- Stacy Keach
Episode 16 : The Jersey Score
July. 25,2012
Solomon Dwek was a real estate mogul, philanthropist … and an expert flimflammer. He was the mastermind behind a multi-million dollar real estate scam and bank fraud. But when Dwek’s luck runs out, he becomes an informant in the biggest case of corruption and greed in New Jersey history.
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Episode 15 : Financial Home Invasion
July. 11,2012
Lee Farkas was a mortgage mogul, a millionaire and chairman of Taylor, Bean & Whitaker. But unknown to his clients, Farkas made his fortune by peddling fake mortgages and looting his company.
American Greed takes you inside a multi-billion dollar scam!
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Episode 14 : Crash for Cash
June. 27,2012
In the city of brotherly love, car wrecks piled up and auto insurance policies were treated like ATM machines. American Greed takes you inside a Philadelphia car insurance fraud ring where everybody got a piece of the action.
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Episode 13 : The Mormon Madoff
June. 20,2012
Shawn Merriman was a bishop in the Mormon Church, a family man and the head of a thriving investment business pulling in millions. But unknown to investors, Merriman was living a lie and ripping off his neighbors, friends…even his own mother.
American Greed takes you inside a multi-million dollar con!
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Episode 12 : The Tran Organization Blackjack Cheaters
May. 30,2012
Van Thu Tran and her crime ring steal millions by cheating casinos.
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Episode 11 : Michael Lock Pimp Preachers Profiteer
May. 09,2012
Michael Lock was a man driven by ambition. He was a Milwaukee crime boss with a business model that took him from cocaine dealing to bank fraud … and Lock had a surefire way to beat the competition.
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Episode 10 : Nicholas Cosmo All Interest No Return
May. 02,2012
Nicholas Cosmo pleads guilty to federal mail fraud and wire fraud in 2009 for his involvement in a Ponzi scheme that resulted in losses of more than $195 million.
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Episode 9 : William Erpenbeck Real Estate Home Wrecker
April. 04,2012
The collapse of Erpenbeck wreaks financial havoc for area home buyers, subcontractors and banks with three company employees pleading guilty to bank fraud.
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Episode 8 : Loan Scam Money For Nothing
March. 21,2012
A sting operation brings down a Denver businessman; a charismatic con man uses the promise of huge returns to put $30 million in his own pocket.
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Episode 7 : Fine Art: Portrait of a Fraud
March. 14,2012
A televised art auction appears to showcase masterpieces. It’s billed as your chance to own a Rembrandt, Chagall or Dali. A rare Picasso sells for $500. Too good to be true?
American Greed takes you inside a picture perfect art scam.
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Episode 6 : The Insider
February. 29,2012
It’s one of the biggest cases of insider trading in history. Raj Rajaratnam had it all…a wildly successful hedge fund, billions in the bank and the respect of Wall Street. But behind closed doors, Rajaratnam was gaming the system to the tune of $75 million-dollars!
American Greed takes you inside a trading scandal.
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Episode 5 : Tom Petters Generous With Other Peoples Money
February. 22,2012
A Minneapolis businessman buys big companies and makes himself rich in the process
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Episode 4 : Baby Broker Scam
February. 15,2012
Kevin Cohen is an attorney who says he can make dreams come true for couples wanting children. He promises babies … for a hefty price. But unknown to his trusting clients, Cohen is exploiting their hopes and dreams.
American Greed profiles a cruel con artist.
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Episode 3 : Major League Fraud
February. 08,2012
Nevin Shapiro is the conman at the center of a college football scandal. He kicked off the controversy with stunning stories of gifts to players and allegations of broken NCAA rules. Who is this man who jeopardized the future of the University of Miami’s football team and how did he steal the millions that made it all possible?
American Greed profiles a case of major league fraud!
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Episode 2 : Master of Deadly Deceit
February. 01,2012
Carlos Perez-Olivo is a successful lawyer with a silver tongue and solid gold taste. But when he’s disbarred for fleecing desperate clients, he finds another way to make money…and proves how greed really is a deadly sin.
American Greed profiles the story of murder for money.
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Episode 1 : Celebrity Scam Artist
January. 25,2012
Kenneth Ira Starr is a money manager. He courts celebrity clients…Sylvester Stallone, Uma Thurman and Wesley Snipes. But Starr doesn’t stop there. He steals $30 million to buy his way onto Hollywood’s A-list and live a life of luxury … all in the name of love.
American Greed has the story of the money manager, the stripper and a multi-million dollar ponzi scheme.
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