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 6
Episode 1: Celebrity Scam Artist
Air Date: January 25th, 2012
Summary: 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.
Episode 2: Master of Deadly Deceit
Air Date: February 1st, 2012
Summary: 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.
Episode 3: Major League Fraud
Air Date: February 8th, 2012
Summary: 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!
Episode 4: Baby Broker Scam
Air Date: February 15th, 2012
Summary: 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.
Episode 6: The Insider
Air Date: February 29th, 2012
Summary: 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.
Episode 7: Fine Art: Portrait of a Fraud
Air Date: March 14th, 2012
Summary: 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.
Episode 13: The Mormon Madoff
Air Date: June 20th, 2012
Summary: 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!
Episode 15: Financial Home Invasion
Air Date: July 11st, 2012
Summary: 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!
Episode 16: The Jersey Score
Air Date: July 25th, 2012
Summary: 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.
Episode 17: Allen Stanford: The Dark Knight
Air Date: August 1st, 2012
Summary: Sir Allen Stanford was once one of the richest men in America. He lived and loved the high life - cruising around the world on private jets and helicopters and bouncing between multiple mansions. He even bought his own island for $63 million. But it was all based on lies. His company, The Stanford Financial Group, made its name selling what’s usually a safe bet for investors – certificates of deposits. He claimed the CDs came from his offshore bank on the island of Antigua, and because of that, the company offered return rates higher than those in the U.S. When the lies grew too big and his money supply dried out – he was convicted of running an international $7 billion Ponzi scheme, and is serving a 110-year sentence in federal prison. He left a trail of some 20,000 burned investors, many of whom now live in financial ruin.
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