First Aired: June 21st, 2007
Status: Continuing
Genre: Crime, Documentary
Network: CNBC
Summary: 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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Season 12
Episode 5: Stolen Valor Scam
Air Date: March 26th, 2018
Summary: Idaho Guardsman Darryl Wright claims he suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder from his service in Iraq, but his story is an elaborate scam that allows him to live large without working and to steal resources from veterans who truly need help.
Episode 14: Online Dating Trap
Air Date: September 3rd, 2018
Summary: Daylon Pierce is a ladies' man who claims to be a licensed stockbroker, wooing unsuspecting women through Internet dating sites. But when they hand over millions of dollars to this "investment expert," he robs them blind, parties his way through their money and breaks their hearts.
Episode 18: Scams on Film; God and Gold
Air Date: October 1st, 2018
Summary: Fraudster John Rogers builds one of the most impressive photo archives in the world until his partner rats him out; while Larry Bates preaches about salvation through precious metals, his clients wind up investing in "fool's gold."
Episode 20: From Bouncer to Millionaire Fraudster
Air Date: October 15th, 2018
Summary: Bars, strip clubs and nightlife venues shell out millions to an insurance company founded by a former bouncer; however, federal agents say the company isn't what it appears to be, and they make stunning discoveries, including a $25,000 sniper rifle.
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