The BEST episodes of American Greed season 6

Every episode of American Greed season 6, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of American Greed season 6!

The program focuses on the stories behind some of the biggest corporate and white collar crimes in the United States such as WorldCom, HealthSouth and Tyco. In addition, stories about more common crimes such as insurance fraud, murder, embezzlement, art theft, Ponzi schemes, credit card fraud, bank robbery, money laundering, identity theft, and medical fraud are also featured. Other topics have included the story behind the famous Mustang Ranch in Nevada and the rise and fall of boy band impresario Lou Pearlman. American Greed is narrated by veteran actor Stacey Keach.

Last Updated: 12/24/2024Network: CNBCStatus: Continuing
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7.79
14 votes

#1 - The Tran Organization: Blackjack Cheaters

Season 6 - Episode 12 - Aired 5/30/2012

Van Thu Tran is a sexy Vietnamese-American who knows how to beat the odds. She makes millions in casinos using one of the oldest tricks in the book … with a new high-tech twist. Find out how the notorious Tran gang brings down the house!

Watch Now:Amazon
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7.77
13 votes

#2 - Crash for Cash

Season 6 - Episode 14 - Aired 6/27/2012

In the city of brotherly love, car wrecks piled up and auto insurance policies were treated like ATM machines. American Greed takes you inside a Philadelphia car insurance fraud ring where everybody got a piece of the action.

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7.29
14 votes

#3 - Galleon Group: The Insider - Raj Rajaratnam

Season 6 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/29/2012

It’s one of the biggest cases of insider trading in history. Raj Rajaratnam had it all…a wildly successful hedge fund, billions in the bank and the respect of Wall Street. But behind closed doors, Rajaratnam was gaming the system to the tune of $75 million-dollars! American Greed takes you inside a trading scandal.

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7.18
11 votes

#4 - The Mormon Madoff

Season 6 - Episode 13 - Aired 6/20/2012

Shawn Merriman was a bishop in the Mormon Church, a family man and the head of a thriving investment business pulling in millions. But unknown to investors, Merriman was living a lie and ripping off his neighbors, friends…even his own mother.

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7.14
21 votes

#5 - Kenneth Starr: Naked Greed - Celebrity Scam Artist

Season 6 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/25/2012

Kenneth Ira Starr is a money manager. He courts celebrity clients… Sylvester Stallone, Uma Thurman and Wesley Snipes. But Starr doesn’t stop there. He steals $30 million to buy his way onto Hollywood’s A-list and live a life of luxury… all in the name of love. American Greed has the story of the money manager, the stripper and a multi-million dollar Ponzi scheme.

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7.06
17 votes

#6 - Fine Art: Portrait of a Fraud

Season 6 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/14/2012

A televised art auction appears to showcase masterpieces. It’s billed as your chance to own a Rembrandt, Chagall or Dali. A rare Picasso sells for $500. Too good to be true? American Greed takes you inside a picture perfect art scam.

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7.00
11 votes

#7 - William Erpenbeck: Real Estate Home Wrecker

Season 6 - Episode 9 - Aired 4/4/2012

The collapse of Erpenbeck wreaks financial havoc for area home buyers, subcontractors and banks with three company employees pleading guilty to bank fraud.

Watch Now:Apple TV
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7.00
11 votes

#8 - Allen Stanford: The Dark Knight

Season 6 - Episode 17 - Aired 8/1/2012

Sir Allen Stanford was once one of the richest men in America. He lived and loved the high life - cruising around the world on private jets and helicopters and bouncing between multiple mansions. He even bought his own island for $63 million. But it was all based on lies. His company, The Stanford Financial Group, made its name selling what’s usually a safe bet for investors – certificates of deposits. He claimed the CDs came from his offshore bank on the island of Antigua, and because of that, the company offered return rates higher than those in the U.S. When the lies grew too big and his money supply dried out – he was convicted of running an international $7 billion Ponzi scheme, and is serving a 110-year sentence in federal prison. He left a trail of some 20,000 burned investors, many of whom now live in financial ruin.

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6.89
18 votes

#9 - Major League Fraud

Season 6 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/8/2012

Nevin Shapiro is the conman at the center of a college football scandal. He kicked off the controversy with stunning stories of gifts to players and allegations of broken NCAA rules. Who is this man who jeopardized the future of the University of Miami’s football team and how did he steal the millions that made it all possible? American Greed profiles a case of major league fraud!

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6.80
10 votes

#10 - Financial Home Invasion

Season 6 - Episode 15 - Aired 7/11/2012

Lee Farkas was a mortgage mogul, a millionaire and chairman of Taylor, Bean & Whitaker. But unknown to his clients, Farkas made his fortune by peddling fake mortgages and looting his company.

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6.80
10 votes

#11 - The Jersey Score

Season 6 - Episode 16 - Aired 7/25/2012

Solomon Dwek was a real estate mogul, philanthropist … and an expert flimflammer. He was the mastermind behind a multi-million dollar real estate scam and bank fraud. But when Dwek’s luck runs out, he becomes an informant in the biggest case of corruption and greed in New Jersey history.

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6.79
14 votes

#12 - Baby Broker Scam

Season 6 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/15/2012

Kevin Cohen is an attorney who says he can make dreams come true for couples wanting children. He promises babies … for a hefty price. But unknown to his trusting clients, Cohen is exploiting their hopes and dreams. American Greed profiles a cruel con artist.

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6.75
12 votes

#13 - Michael Lock: Pimp, Preacher, Profiteer

Season 6 - Episode 11 - Aired 5/9/2012

Michael Lock was a man driven by ambition. He was a Milwaukee crime boss with a business model that took him from cocaine dealing to bank fraud … and Lock had a surefire way to beat the competition.

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6.54
13 votes

#14 - Tom Petters: Generous With Other People's Money

Season 6 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/22/2012

A Minneapolis businessman buys big companies and makes himself rich in the process

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6.53
19 votes

#15 - Carlos Perez-Olivo,Master of Deadly Deceit

Season 6 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/1/2012

Carlos Perez-Olivo is a successful lawyer with a silver tongue and solid gold taste. But when he’s disbarred for fleecing desperate clients, he finds another way to make money…and proves how greed really is a deadly sin. American Greed profiles the story of murder for money.

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6.27
11 votes

#16 - Nicholas Cosmo: All Interest, No Return

Season 6 - Episode 10 - Aired 5/2/2012

He’s dubbed Long Island, New York’s “Mini-Madoff.” Nicholas Cosmo promised huge returns on booming real estate opportunities. He brought white-collar crime to blue-collar Americans and scammed thousands of trusting investors.

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6.19
16 votes

#17 - Loan Scam: Money For Nothing / Hawaiian Punched: Fraud In Paradise

Season 6 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/21/2012

(1) A sting operation brings down a Denver businessman (2) A charismatic con man uses the promise of huge returns to put $30 million in his own pocket.