American Greed

“American Greed,” also known by its extended titles “American Greed: Scams, Scoundrels, And Suckers” and “American Greed: Scams, Schemes, And Broken Dreams,” is a weekly true crime documentary series broadcast on CNBC. Narrated by Stacy Keach Jr. and produced by Kurtis Productions, the show delves into some of the most significant corporate and white-collar crimes in recent American history, featuring cases like WorldCom, HealthSouth, and Tyco International.

The series also highlights common financial crimes that impact everyday people. Other episodes have explored the notorious Mustang Ranch in Nevada and the dramatic rises and falls of prominent business figures such as boy band mogul Lou Pearlman and attorney Mark Dreier. Special episodes have covered topics like Bernie Madoff’s life in prison and the financial operations of organized crime groups. In its fourth season, the show examined high-profile cases involving individuals like Raffaello Follieri, Marcus Schrenker, and Sholam Weiss.