The program focuses on the stories behind some of the biggest corporate and white collar crimes in the United States such as WorldCom, HealthSouth and Tyco. In addition, stories about more common crimes such as insurance fraud, murder, embezzlement, art theft, Ponzi schemes, credit card fraud, bank robbery, money laundering, identity theft, and medical fraud are also featured. Other topics have included the story behind the famous Mustang Ranch in Nevada and the rise and fall of boy band impresario Lou Pearlman. American Greed is narrated by veteran actor Stacey Keach.
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s03e01The Bonnie and Clyde of Mortgage Fraud2009-01-0803:00⌄
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The Bonnie and Clyde of Mortgage Fraud
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2009-01-08 ·
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An attractive, sinfully dishonest Tampa mortgage broker meets a single mom looking for love. Together they team up and make millions in the real estate market. In a tell-all exclusive interview, Matt Cox and Rebecca Hauck explain how lust and greed are a hot combination for fraud.
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s03e02Boy Band Mogul2009-01-1503:00⌄
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Boy Band Mogul
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2009-01-15 ·
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Lou Pearlman... the legendary manager of boy bands like *NSYNC and The Backstreet Boys... the king of an entertainment empire that crumbles. Pearlman lives a glamorous life of fame, fancy cars... and crime. He's the mastermind who scams $500 million from investors!
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s03e03A Wall Street Wonder Takes a Fall2009-01-2203:00⌄
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A Wall Street Wonder Takes a Fall
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2009-01-22 ·
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Richard Marin Scrushy is the Superstar CEO of HealthSouth, a huge provider of outpatient rehab services. But, the billionaire falls from grace after federal prosecutors accuse him of masterminding a $2.7 billion dollar fraud!
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s03e04Two Brothers, Two Murders2009-01-2903:00⌄
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Two Brothers, Two Murders
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2009-01-29 ·
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Multi-millionaire businessmen and brothers Andrew and Robert Kissel have it all...beautiful families, mansions, country clubs, and fast cars. They appear to live charmed lives. But, the Kissel brothers’ good fortune runs out and ends in murder. Who would want them dead?
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s03e05Skin Doctor Takes His Cut/Revolutionary Guru of Greed2009-02-0503:00⌄
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Skin Doctor Takes His Cut/Revolutionary Guru of Greed
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2009-02-05 ·
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A respected doctor. Trusting patients. Dr. Michael Rosin runs a thriving dermatology practice specializing in a highly effective procedure for skin cancer. But, Dr. Rosin’s surgery isn’t just a cancer treatment... it’s a goldmine.
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s03e06Strippers and Insider Trading/Economan: Superthief2009-02-1203:00⌄
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Strippers and Insider Trading/Economan: Superthief
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2009-02-12 ·
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s03e07The Mustang Ranch: Money, Women and Murder2009-02-1903:00⌄
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The Mustang Ranch: Money, Women and Murder
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2009-02-19 ·
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s03e08The Body Snatcher2009-03-0503:00⌄
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The Body Snatcher
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2009-03-05 ·
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Michael Mastromarino, a former dentist who was ringleader of a group which would remove the tendons and valuable tissue from cadavers. He is now serving 18-54 years in prison.
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