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.
Showing Season 14 of 17
Season 14
2021
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01. The Trials of Michael Avenatti
2021-01-18
Michael Avenatti makes a splash as the litigator representing porn star Stormy Daniels in her dispute with Donald Trump...but it’s soon revealed that he has legal troubles of his own brewing.
02. Nightmare at NXIVM
2021-01-25
Keith Raniere is a god-like figure in his mysterious organization NXIVM. Using his powers of persuasion along with classic multilevel marketing techniques, he amasses thousands of followers.
03. The Real Dr. Death
2021-02-01
A delusional, debt-ridden, and allegedly drug-dabbling spine surgeon maims and even kills patients in one botched surgery after another. It falls to two colleagues to step in where others won’t.
04. The Fall Of An Opioid Mogul
2021-02-08
As the opioid epidemic destroys the lives of millions of Americans, billionaire drug mogul John Kapoor looks to cash in. His company, Insys, has its own brand of potentially deadly fentanyl.
05. A Family Vanishes
2021-02-15
When all four members of the McStay family seemingly vanish into thin air, a yearslong quest for answers begins; a biker in the Mojave Desert finds the family members' bodies in shallow graves; a close friend of the family falls under suspicion.
06. Social Media Scam Artists
2021-02-22
Crowdfunded charities are supposed to raise funds for good causes, but some are actually scams.
07. Inside El Chapo's Empire
2021-06-07
Tells the story of the twins who helped land El Chapo in custody.Tells the story of the twins who helped land El Chapo in custody.
08. The "Con" In Congress
2021-06-14
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09. Confessions of a Scam Artist
2021-06-21
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10. The Imposter
2021-06-28
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11. Burned by Greed
2021-07-05
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12. A Father's Fraud
2021-07-19
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