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American GreedAmerican Greed - Some People Will Do Anything For Money
In this episode of American Greed

Case 1:  Fraud in Cyberspace

Barton Watson - The Conman
Barton Watson
The Conman
The Mahogany Palace - Cybernet's Headquarters
The Mahogany Palace
Cybernet's Headquarters
The Victims - Mark & Lois Gottlieb
The Victims
Mark & Lois Gottlieb

The "Evil Genius"
Barton Watson. The high-flying chairman of Cybernet. He had it all. Success. Money. Cars. By all outward appearances, Cybernet appears to be a successful company and Watson is living large.

The Deception
Cybernet seems to be thriving, but in reality, it's drowning in debt. To keep afloat, Cybernet inflates its financial reports to the banks to secure loans. Staff members become suspicious.  One contacts the FBI.

The Raid
Federal agents raid Cybernet's headquarters.  Watson's elaborate scam totals $120 million and leaves behind the shattered dreams of investors and employees.  Cybernet executives face the music in court, but Watson determines is own tragic fate.


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STACY KEACH PROFILE

"American Greed" is narrated by Stacy Keach.  The award-winning actor of stage, film and television, is best known as the star of "Prison Break" and his portrayal of Detective Mike Hammer.

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