American Greed

American Greed, also known as 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. It also highlights common financial crimes impacting numerous everyday people.

The series has explored various topics, including the notorious Mustang Ranch in Nevada and the dramatic stories of prominent business figures like boy band mogul Lou Pearlman and Mark Dreier. Special episodes have examined subjects such as Bernie Madoff’s life in prison and the financial operations of organized crime groups. In its fourth season, the show covered notable cases involving individuals like Raffaello Follieri, Marcus Schrenker, and Sholam Weiss.