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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
    • 5.0 • 2 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 Mess (Eric C. Conn)

    The Mess (Eric C. Conn)

    The largest disability fraud case in United States history is linked to a flamboyant lawyer in a small Kentucky town. Prelude: The history and abuse of Social Security Disability Insurance.
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    • 1 hr 20 min
    The Machine (Tyson Foods)

    The Machine (Tyson Foods)

    A multinational meat processing company wreaks havoc on animals and people in pursuit of profits. Prelude: Cody Easterday's $233 million "ghost cattle" scheme.
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    • 1 hr 14 min
    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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    • 1 hr 4 min
    Bonus: The Actor (Zach Horwitz)

    Bonus: The Actor (Zach Horwitz)

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

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