American Greed - Season 1 - Eps 5: 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.
About American Greed
Title: American Greed
First Air Date: 2007-06-21
Last Air Date: 2023-03-01
Status: Returning Series
Rating: 8.1/10 (from 13 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 17
Total Episodes: 228
Network: CNBC
Genres: Documentary, Crime
Production Companies: Kurtis Productions
Synopsis
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.
Cast
Stacy Keach
Self - Narrator (voice)
