American Greed

Femme fatale Nanette Johnston Packard gets men to do what she wants. She even places a personal ad looking for rich men saying, "If you take care of me, I’ll take care of you."

Police Lt. Joe Gliniewicz’s shooting death in the woods sparks a massive manhunt to find his killers. But "GI Joe," as local people call him, is no hero.

Flashy former Michigan cop John Bravata is a corrupt real estate dealer who uses his company BBC, nicknamed the Billionaire Boys Club, to steal $50 million from 440 middle-class investors.

A sex trafficking ring comprised of violent pimps who exploit women enlists a Chicago dentist to launder their money. Then, a plot to steal a valuable comic book collection ends in murder.

A famous Texas fruitcake bakery’s accountant cooks up a $16 million check-writing scam. Then, a self-proclaimed financial wiz rips off investors while funding a race team with stolen money.

Con man/motivational speaker Gary Shawkey needs cash for his wild scams, and he's not afraid to murder to get it. Then, a pain clinic doctor makes millions writing illegal pain prescriptions.

A former champion basketball player’s schemes land him in prison and his mother kicked out of her home.

A successful businesswoman is targeted by a serial grifter who poisons her for money.

James Reynolds runs scam cancer charities that raise a staggering $187 million but gives a measly 3% to patients. Then, a family perfects the art of shoplifting, raking in millions.

CEO Stewart Parnell knowingly ships peanut products tainted with salmonella - that kill nine and sickens thousands.

"Troy Stratos lives the glamorous life convincing people that he is a movie producer and money management whiz while collecting $40 million, which mostly goes to promote his image."

Former quarterback Art Schlichter was once a living legend at Ohio State University. But when he sinks into a gambling addiction, he throws it all away becoming a fast-talking con artist.

Musician Donald "Ski" Johnson uses his Jazz for Life foundation to make empty promises that leave generous donors feeling scammed when bogus trips to the Grammys turn into red-carpet nightmares.

John Fox steals millions from rich wine clients, and blows the money on fast cars and faster hookups - until he falls prey to a sextortion scheme.

Arson meets murder when scammers blow up a house for insurance money, but it goes horrifically wrong, sending dozens of homes up in flames and leaving a young couple dead.

Memorabilia legend Bill Mastro helps turn a childhood hobby into a billion-dollar business and rigs bids to scam collectors and sellers.

A school supply vendor steals millions from Detroit public schools enlisting shady school officials. Then, heartless crooks use photos of military men to lure women into sending love and money.

Mark Avery burns though $52 million from a foundation he’s trusted to protect.