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Utilizes narrative storytelling, archival audio, and immersive soundscapes to explore true stories of white-collar criminals, con artists, and corporate evil. From corruption and fraud to Ponzi schemes and environmental disasters, these financially motivated crimes have shaped our world in unimaginable ways. All in the name of greed.
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Swindled Swindled

    • True Crime
    • 4.5 • 11 Ratings

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Utilizes narrative storytelling, archival audio, and immersive soundscapes to explore true stories of white-collar criminals, con artists, and corporate evil. From corruption and fraud to Ponzi schemes and environmental disasters, these financially motivated crimes have shaped our world in unimaginable ways. All in the name of greed.
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    The Commander (Bobby C. Thompson)

    The Commander (Bobby C. Thompson)

    The eccentric director of a veterans charity goes on the run after being exposed as a fraud. Prelude: The downfall of a county commissioner in Florida.
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    • 1 hr 7 min
    Bonus: The Targeting Target (Mark Charles Barnett)

    Bonus: The Targeting Target (Mark Charles Barnett)

    A Florida man's get-rich-quick scheme involves planting bombs at Target retail stores.

    The Technology (Real Water)

    The Technology (Real Water)

    A Nevada-based alkaline water company owned by a local politician is blamed for an outbreak of serious illnesses. Prelude: The events surrounding a Nevada state senator's resignation.
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    Bonus: The Actor (Zach Horwitz)

    Bonus: The Actor (Zach Horwitz)

    An aspiring actor's production company is revealed to be a massive Ponzi scheme.

    The Tornado (Kim Neiman)

    The Tornado (Kim Neiman)

    A village clerk in Nebraska leads the charge to rebuild after a catastrophic tornado and becomes the focal point of an international mystery. Prelude: Twin tornadoes devastate Pilger, Nebraska.
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    Bonus: The Godfather (William Mize)

    Bonus: The Godfather (William Mize)

    Staged automobile accidents become the scam of choice in a family-oriented insurance fraud ring.

Customer Reviews

4.5 out of 5
11 Ratings

11 Ratings

Jays Mand ,

Very gripping narrative and chilling BMG

Content is very well researched and mostly of unnoticed crimes that truly needs to be told.
Background music is dark and instantly sets the tone.

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