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American Greed

Season 4 2010
TV-14

  • 2010-02-04T03:00:00Z on CNBC
  • 45m
  • 8h 36m (12 episodes)
  • United States
  • English
  • Documentary, Crime
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.

12 episodes

Season Premiere

2010-02-04T03:00:00Z

4x01 Suicide is Painless: Sam Israel III

Season Premiere

4x01 Suicide is Painless: Sam Israel III

  • 2010-02-04T03:00:00Z43m

An enigmatic hedge fund manager desperate to succeed... and the scam that bilked investors out of $300 million! Sam Israel lived through the most decadent era in human history. His hunger for fame and fortune... his greed, ultimately leads to a bridge and a suicide note.

This is the strange story of a con artist who fell for the ultimate con himself!

A story of deception. They appear to be two “grannies” helping men who are down on their luck - offering food, shelter and clothing. But Helen Golay and her friend Olga Rutterschmidt are ruthless con artists. Their tragic web of deceit is about to unravel. This is the true tale of women who murder for money.

The story of The Black Widows…only on American Greed!

2010-03-11T03:00:00Z

4x03 Raffaello Follieri

4x03 Raffaello Follieri

  • 2010-03-11T03:00:00Z43m

Raffaello Follieri is young, handsome and at the top of his game. He makes millions with a successful real estate business. He hobnobs with world leaders. And, he’s found love with a Hollywood A-Lister, Anne Hathaway.

But Follieri is about to see his American dream fall apart... when his fraud is exposed.

Anthony Elgindy. He's young, self-assured... and loaded. He claims to be a crusader, fighting fraud on Wall Street. But, this so-called good guy is running an insider trading scam... and his partner is a crooked FBI agent.

American Greed profiles "The Mad Max of Wall Street!"

2010-03-18T02:00:00Z

4x05 Crash and Burn

4x05 Crash and Burn

  • 2010-03-18T02:00:00Z43m

Marcus Schrenker makes millions. He’s a Wall Street money manager and a stunt pilot. But clients say he’s a con man who had the country wondering for days whether he was dead or alive.

American Greed profiles a multi-million dollar story of deception!

2010-03-25T02:00:00Z

4x06 Sholam Weiss

4x06 Sholam Weiss

  • 2010-03-25T02:00:00Z43m

Sholam Weiss is a bold and brazen dealmaker. He’s a consultant to con men and the brains behind one of the largest insurance scams in history. But Weiss doesn’t hide in the shadows.

He’s attracted to music, gambling and women. Are these the fatal attractions that will do him in?

American Greed profiles a multi-million dollar con!

2010-04-01T02:00:00Z

4x07 Funny Money

4x07 Funny Money

  • 2010-04-01T02:00:00Z43m

One man’s bold scheme to get rich quick. Albert Talton puts a modern twist on one of the nation’s oldest crimes - making counterfeit money.

American Greed profiles a multi-million dollar con!

(1) Pfizer designs Bextra, a painkiller, but the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) limits the use of Bextra. Pfizer, using shady and strong-arm tactics, distribute the pill outside of FDA regulations... and the law.

(2) Jeanetta Standefor offers a way to help troubled homeowners... and make some extra money on the side. In truth, she's just using investor money to pay off older investors, and pocketing what's left for herself.

(1) Steven Warshak is persuasive. He makes millions by selling a product to enhance the sex lives of men. Enzyte appears to be the herbal answer to Viagra. But, Warshak takes advantage of his buyers. He’s racking up illegal credit card charges on thousands of customers!

(2) Hedge fund superstar, investment manager Kirk Wright takes on tough clients…and steals their money. He recruits NFL football players and they invest. But, when he’s tackled for a multi-million dollar loss, will Wright’s game go into sudden death?

Fen-Phen, the miracle weight loss drug of the 90’s, turns out to have a serious side effect. When the story breaks, ambulance chasing lawyers rush in. They exploit the tragedy and pilfer their clients’ money. How much they steal will shock you!

(1) In Grand Rapids, Michigan, Dr. Robert Stokes runs a thriving dermatology practice. He’s making millions. But Dr. Stokes has a dark secret. He’s stealing patient’s money. He reuses medical supplies and endangers patients.

(2) Darlene Wooten and Charlene Corley are twin sisters. They’re making a fortune in defense contracts. But behind the scenes, things are not as they seem.

American Greed profiles a multi-million dollar fraud against the government!

Season Finale

2010-05-06T02:00:00Z

4x12 Computer Hacker Masterminds

Season Finale

4x12 Computer Hacker Masterminds

  • 2010-05-06T02:00:00Z43m

Computer hacker Max Butler ("Iceman") oversaw an online crime spree which sold millions of stolen credit cards and led the feds on a year-long chase.

American Greed profiles high-stakes cybercrime.

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