American Greed
S01E05: Religious Prey: Baptist Foundation of Arizona / Medical Scams: Dr. Mikos
Case 1: Religious Prey: Baptist Foundation of Arizona The Baptist Foundation of Arizona is a non-profit fundraiser dedicated to the church. Investors believe their money will be secure but millions are lost! “American Greed" unravels the elaborate Ponzi scheme which left a religious community betrayed and baffled. Case 2: Medical Scams: Dr. Mikos The story of a murderous Chicago doctor who bilked Medicare! He’s a caring doctor with a sterling bedside manner. His practice is lucrative. But beneath the charm lies a con artist; a doctor playing the system and making off with more than a million.
Overview
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.
Episodes
S01E02 The Imposter: Dr. Barnes / Interstate Bank Mart Bandit
S01E03 Art Heist: Fine Arts Express / Medical Scams: Dr. Martinez
S01E04 Meth Identity Thieves / The Wheaton Bandit
S01E05 Religious Prey: Baptist Foundation of Arizona / Medical Scams: Dr. Mikos
S01E06 Religious Prey: Greater Ministries Int'l / It Takes a Thief
Cast
