Artistic License to Steal

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Artistic License to Steal

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Jan 16, 2024

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A wannabe art dealer sells fake works by American masters of Abstract Expressionism in an $80 million scam, fooling rich collectors and pocketing millions. (Original air date: 8/20/2018)

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Jan 16, 2024

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CNBC's longest-running primetime original series, "American Greed" takes you inside the amazing real-life stories of how some people will do anything for money. The award-winning series is narrated by legendary actor Stacy Keach.

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The Polka King Con: All hail the Polka King! Jan Lewan isn't content with just being a flashy showman and music star, he has bigger plans. Lewan's American Dream is built on the backs and bank accounts of his biggest fans when he rips them off. It's an outrageous tale that even gets Hollywood's attention. (Original television broadcast: 3/19/2018) Want to binge watch your Greed? Full episodes and the latest news at: https://www.cnbc.com/american-greed/ by American Greed Podcast
39 min listen
Dr. Drug Dealer: L.A. doctor Lisa Tseng is no run of the pill mill "Dr. Feelgood". She's a cold-hearted murderer in a lab coat. by American Greed Podcast
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End of Life Scam: Businessman Seth Gillman cares for the most vulnerable, while raking in millions. His healthcare company is booming, but the source of his success is criminal. When a super sleuthing nurse stands up to him, his healthcare empire may be on life support. (Original television broadcast: 4/9/2018) Want to binge watch your Greed? Full episodes and the latest news at: https://www.cnbc.com/american-greed/ by American Greed Podcast
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Clean Teeth, Dirty Laundry: Dangerous curves ahead… sex for sale inside an iconic Chicago community. Dentist Gary Kimmel launders money for sex traffickers by purchasing cars that keep pimps rolling in style and sneaking sex workers in for after-hours repairs. What brings the dentist down? His own big mouth. (Original television broadcast: 2/27/2017) by American Greed Podcast
22 min listen
Inside look: American Greed Podcast: Launching Wednesday, September 5th. CNBC's original true-crime series "American Greed" exposes some of the most brazen, evil acts committed for money. Here's just a taste of the shocking stories we'll be uncovering in this podcast series. Narrated by award-winning actor, Stacy Keach. by American Greed Podcast
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Making a Killing: A con man hatches a scheme full of shadowy government contracts and million-dollar paydays—then sets sail for murder. by American Greed Podcast
22 min listen
Stolen Valor Scam: Captain Darryl Wright has a Purple Heart and isn't afraid to show it. As a wounded warrior, Wright collects more than $700,000 in government benefits until an undercover investigation unravels his story. Wright's victims are veterans who feel that their sacrifices have been tarnished by his lies and their valor stolen. (Original television broadcast: 3/26/2018) Want to binge watch your Greed? Full episodes and the latest news at: https://www.cnbc.com/american-greed/ by American Greed Podcast
38 min listen
The House Flipping Reality Star Fraudster: Scott Menaged is a trash-talking reality TV house flipper in Phoenix uncovered as a fraud. (Original television broadcast: 09-16-2019) Want to binge watch your Greed? The latest episodes at: https://www.cnbc.com/american-greed/ by American Greed Podcast
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The Real Wolf of Wall Street: Infamous stockbroker Jordan Belfort, a.k.a. “The Wolf of Wall Street”, pleads guilty to fraud and does jail time. When Hollywood turns his life of sex, drugs, and crime into a blockbuster, his victims feel cheated again. This is the true story. (Original television broadcast: 3/5/2015) by American Greed Podcast
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Conn’s Job: Attorney Eric Conn is the king of disability law. A shameless self-promoter, Conn makes millions securing disability payments for his clients. But after government whistleblowers uncover a half billion dollars’ worth of lies, Conn turns fugitive, leaving desperate clients to face tragic consequences. Everyone is asking, "Where is Eric Conn?" (original television broadcast: 4/2/2018) Want to binge watch your Greed? Full episodes and the latest news at: https://www.cnbc.com/american-greed/ by American Greed Podcast
40 min listen
Blood Relatives: When a prominent family in a small Oklahoma town is found murdered, their son is the only suspect. Troubled trust fund kid Alan Hruby starts his white collar crimes early. But when the money runs out, is he willing to go even further to satisfy his hunger for cash? (Original television broadcast: 4/9/2018) Want to binge watch your Greed? Full episodes and the latest news at: https://www.cnbc.com/american-greed/ by American Greed Podcast
26 min listen
Deadly Black Gold Riches: In North Dakota, an arrogant businessman hires a sloppy hitman and his budding empire comes crashing down. by American Greed Podcast
37 min listen
Deadly Opioids, Dirty Doctors: American's are dying by overdose in record numbers, victims of the worst opioid addiction epidemic in history. In Mobile, Alabama two doctors are serving up heavy doses of the dangerous drugs. One drug the doctors prescribe is 50 times more potent than heroin and the multi-billion dollar drug company that makes it is paying them to push it. While both the drug maker and these doctors are unrelenting in turning patients' pain into enormous profits, some families of those who die hold the doctors responsible. (Original television broadcast: 3/5/2018) Want to binge watch your Greed? Full episodes and the latest news at: https://www.cnbc.com/american-greed/ by American Greed Podcast
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Madoff 10 Years Later: Episode Three | Hunting Bernie's Billions: Original 3 part podcast series: Hunting Bernie's billions. With his victim’s lives shattered, coping with financial loss, trauma, and tragedy and the 10 year effort to make them whole. by American Greed Podcast
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The Most Hated Man in America: Martin Shkreli became a household name when he jacked up the price of a lifesaving HIV drug 5,000 percent. This quickly earned the former hedge fund manager, investor and pharmaceutical CEO the title of "The most hated man in America." But it's his shady accounting and internet trolling that lands the "Pharma Bro" in hot water. This is the story of Martin Shkreli. (Original television broadcast: 2/26/2018) Want to binge watch your Greed? Full episodes and the latest news at: https://www.cnbc.com/american-greed/ by American Greed Podcast
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Chicago Jailbreak: The feds link Joseph Jose Banks to 20 bank robberies totaling millions of dollars in losses. But from a cell in a high-rise jail, he shows the world he won't be caged. by American Greed Podcast
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Madoff 10 Years Later: Episode Two | The Next Madoff: Original 3 part podcast series: In the wake of Madoff's scheme came investor protections, so how is it that con artists are still scamming their way to millions? by American Greed Podcast
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Lousy Landlord: The case of the landlord from hell. Steven Croman rules a Manhattan real estate empire but prosecutors have other accommodations in mind for him. by American Greed Podcast
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Florida Rehab Gone Wild: Kenny Chatman runs a string of corrupt drug rehab facilities in South Florida stealing millions by keeping insured addicts hooked on drugs. His sick plans include turning patients into prostitutes and sober homes into drug-fueled brothels. (Original television broadcast: July 2, 2018) Want to binge watch your Greed? The latest episodes at: https://www.cnbc.com/american-greed/ by American Greed Podcast
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Badge of Dishonor: Lieutenant Joseph Gliniewicz is a small-town cop gunned down in the line of duty. When the investigation hits a dead-end, all eyes turn to the officer himself. by American Greed Podcast
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The Fake Prince's Royal Scam: An outlandish con artist poses as a Saudi royal to cheat investors out of millions, promising them access to Arabian oil stock. (Original television broadcast: 01-06-2020) Want to binge watch your Greed? The latest episodes at: https://www.cnbc.com/american-greed/ by American Greed Podcast
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Profiting From Painkillers: The opioid crisis in American has swiftly become an epidemic and many have cashed in, including John Kapoor. The pharmaceutical executive saw dollar signs in the midst of the crisis and illegally figured out ways to make a profit. (Original television broadcast: 02-08-2021) Want to binge watch your Greed? The latest episodes at: https://www.cnbc.com/american-greed/ by American Greed Podcast
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SNEAK PEEK: The College Admissions Scandal |Monday, August 12th: SNEAK PEEK: Go inside the massive college admissions scandal and meet the mastermind behind this $25 million cheating scheme. Don’t miss the season premiere of American Greed Monday, August 12th at 10 PM ET on CNBC. Want to binge watch your Greed? Full episodes and the latest news at: https://www.cnbc.com/american-greed/ by American Greed Podcast
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Madoff 10 Years Later: Episode One | Madoff Behind Bars: Original 3 part podcast series: 10 years later, uncovering the Bernie Madoff of today, from the lawyers and investigators to the victims. by American Greed Podcast
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Scams on Film: John Rogers is amassing one of the biggest and most impressive photo archive collections in the world. But the business he claims is worth $32 million is rooted in fraud. by American Greed Podcast
20 min listen
Black Market Dirty Gold: Three Miami salesmen have gold fever, as they import billions of dollars worth of the precious metal from South America. But their business plan falls apart when authorities learn the gold has connections to drug cartels and organized crime. (Original television broadcast: 09-09-2019) Want to binge watch your Greed? The latest episodes at: https://www.cnbc.com/american-greed/ by American Greed Podcast
39 min listen
Prophets of Greed: Leaders of a polygamous religious sect demand “Perfect Obedience” from followers, luring them into welfare fraud. (Original television broadcast: 09-02-2019) Want to binge watch your Greed? The latest episodes at: https://www.cnbc.com/american-greed/ by American Greed Podcast
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Starstruck Studio Swindle: Aspiring Hollywood mogul Carissa Carpenter concocts a plan to construct a major movie studio in northern California. (Original television broadcast: 02-03-2020) Want to binge watch your Greed? The latest episodes at: https://www.cnbc.com/american-greed/ by American Greed Podcast
39 min listen
The Fake Housewife Of Orange County: Laguna Beach social climber Elizabeth Mulder finances her plastic surgery, Arabian horses, and ocean view real estate by swindling her close friends. (Original television broadcast: August 27, 2018) Want to binge watch your Greed? The latest episodes at: https://www.cnbc.com/american-greed/ by American Greed Podcast
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Paul Manafort: From luxury properties to an ostrich coat, the hard charging political insider uses his influence to fuel a multimillion-dollar mortgage and tax fraud. (Original television broadcast: 08-26-2019) Want to binge watch your Greed? The latest episodes at: https://www.cnbc.com/american-greed/ by American Greed Podcast
39 min listen

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Seattle Roasted: Darren Berg of Seattle scams several investors, procuring himself two yachts, a private jet and a lakeside mansion. (Original air date: 9/8/16) by American Greed Podcast
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Hollywood Swinging: Gigapix collects millions from would-be movie producers before being revealed as a fraud. (Original air date: 5/26/16) by American Greed Podcast
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Jamaican Lottery Scam: Criminals use call centres in Jamaica to flood the US with lies about millions won by unsuspecting victims. U.S. law enforcement teams up with Jamaican authorities to try to shut them down. (Original air date: 7/14/16) by American Greed Podcast
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Psychic Fiend's Network: A phony psychic scams a wealthy but lonely timber baron out of millions while her devious daughter pretends to be in love with him. (Original air date: 5/12/16) by American Greed Podcast
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The Bar Girls Trap: Russian gangsters use beautiful women to seduce amorous men in nightclubs out of their money and jewelry. (Original air date: 5/19/16) by American Greed Podcast
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A Mother's Costly Revenge: A financial fraudster seeks deadly revenge after being placed behind bars for propositioning his assistant's daughter. (Original air date: 4/21/2016) by American Greed Podcast
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The Surfer Slayer: A man, appearing to be nothing more than a wealthy surfer, allegedly commits murder and robs an armored car, leading the FBI on a chase spanning multiple states. (Original air date: 4/7/2016) by American Greed Podcast
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Black Gold Bust: Phony oil tycoon Gary Milby guarantees gushers of money to investors from his Kentucky oil wells. (Original air date 7/31/2015) by American Greed Podcast
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Kill the Witnesses: An ex-IRS agent is caught in a $13 million accounting fraud and uses taxpayer money plotting to murder those who know too much. (Original air date: 7/17/15) by American Greed Podcast
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