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American Greed

American Greed

2007Returning Series15 Seasons222 Episodes8.1TMDB
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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.

Season 12 Episodes

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Episode 1: The Most Hated Man in America?

Feb 26, 2018 · 43m

Businessman Martin Shkreli raises the price of a life-saving drug 5,000 percent, but it's his shady accounting and Internet trolling that lands the "Pharma Bro" in hot water.

Episode 3: Murderous Plot Meets Reality TV

Mar 12, 2018 · 43m

When a sexy Florida former escort plots to take her husband's money and his life, her lover tips off the police and her deadly plan gets caught on tape.

Episode 4: The Polka King Con

Mar 19, 2018 · 43m

Polka band leader Jan Lewan rips off his adoring fans with false promises of sizable investment returns.

Episode 5: Stolen Valor Scam

Mar 26, 2018 · 43m

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 6: Conn's Job

Apr 2, 2018 · 43m

Superstar disability lawyer Eric C. Conn offers guaranteed client wins by cheating, scoring a massive Social Security fraud, then vanishes.

Episode 7: Blood Relatives; End of Life Scam

Apr 9, 2018 · 43m

A thieving shopaholic son murders his family to cash in on the family's wealth; a Chicago health facility owner uses an inflated billing scheme in a $20 million rip off.

Episode 8: Dangerous Luxury

Apr 16, 2018 · 43m

Vitaly Borker scores $18 million selling designer knock-off eyewear as genuine from his website in Brooklyn, N.Y.; when customers complain, they are threatened with violence, even murder.

Episode 9: Billion Dollar Fraud Goes Viral

Jun 25, 2018 · 43m

Carlos Wanzeler and James Merrill promise enormous returns on a "work from home" plot selling phone service, and entice nearly one million people in a $1.7 billion Internet scam.

Episode 10: Florida Rehab Gone Wild

Jul 2, 2018 · 43m

Kenny Chatman runs a string of corrupt drug rehab facilities, stealing millions by keeping insured addicts hooked on drugs.

Episode 12: Artistic License to Steal

Aug 20, 2018 · 43m

A wannabe art dealer sells fake works by American masters of Abstract Expressionism in an $80 million scam, fooling rich collectors and pocketing millions

Episode 13: The Fake Housewife of Orange County

Aug 27, 2018 · 43m

In sunny Laguna Beach, social climber Elizabeth Mulder finances her plastic surgery, Arabian horses, and ocean view real estate worth millions by swindling her best friends.

Episode 14: Online Dating Trap

Sep 3, 2018 · 43m

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 15: An Ungodly Scammer

Sep 10, 2018 · 43m

Self-proclaimed teen millionaire Ephren Taylor preaches his "safe" investments at church seminars and on the internet, fleecing victims out of millions and pumping cash into flashy living and his wife's hip-hop career.

Episode 17: Something's Fishy: The Codfather

Sep 24, 2018 · 43m

Carlos Rafael makes millions as the owner of one of the largest commercial fishing businesses on the East Coast but his big mouth gets him hooked in an undercover IRS sting with agents posing as Russian mobsters.

Episode 18: Scams on Film; God and Gold

Oct 1, 2018 · 43m

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 19: Baby-Faced Drug Lords

Oct 8, 2018 · 43m

Florida teenagers cash in on the opioid crisis, then they expand their operation, jeopardizing their lives of sex, drugs and money.

Episode 20: From Bouncer to Millionaire Fraudster

Oct 15, 2018 · 43m

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.

Season 12 FAQ

Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.

When did American Greed Season 12 premiere?

American Greed Season 12 premiered on February 26, 2018.

How many episodes are in American Greed Season 12?

American Greed Season 12 has 20 episodes.

What is the first episode of American Greed Season 12?

The season opens with Season 12 Episode 1, "The Most Hated Man in America?". It aired on February 26, 2018.

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