"American Greed," a new series on CNBC, explores the worlds of scams, cons and schemes.
In Case 2 of Episode #3, a doctor takes advantage of desperate patients and sticks insurance companies for millions!
THE SCAM
"Dr." Jorge Martinez
THE PATIENT
Jack Lancaster
THE TREATMENT
Needle Therapy?
SCENE 1 - It sounds like a nightmare -- long needles repeatedly jabbed to a patient’s back. But for Dr. Jorge Martinez, it's routine business. Expensive, painful and unnecessary shots are all part of a multi-million dollar billing scheme.
SCENE 2 -
A terrible accident. Jack Lancaster survives but faces a life of chronic pain. He seeks relief from Dr. Martinez. But relief comes with a high price.
SCENE 3 - The money rolls in -- the stakes are high -- the dangerous practice turns deadly.
SCENE 4 - In this episode of "American Greed" see the FBI's undercover video tapes that help bring the doctor to justice.
This is FBI Undercover video shot in Dr. Martinez's office.
WARNING! This video contains graphic video of a medical procedure that may be uncomfortable for some people to watch. This is FBI Undercover video shot in Dr. Martinez’s office.