Joumana Kidd and DJ Sixsmith discuss the American Greed episode called “VIP Schemers” where influencer Tracii Hutstona, a convicted fraudster and identity thief, stole thousands of dollars after being hired as a nanny.

Influencer Tracii Show Hutstona, was all over social media, sporting towering heels and clingy couture, living the lux life with her former football pro husband. In hundreds of posts and on her own Youtube reality series, she plugged their chain of restaurants and VIP client services. But when one high profile client discovers more than a million dollars missing from her bank accounts – funds that investigators say were found to have passed through Tracii’s flawlessly manicured hands – Tracii, a convicted fraudster and identity thief, is once again up on federal charges -– and set to star in the hottest criminal case sequel of the season. (Original air date 1/31/23)

Adam Bowen and James Monsees are two Silicon Valley entrepreneurs who say they want to save millions of smokers’ lives with their “safe” e-cigarette JUUL.  But when an epidemic of teenage nicotine addiction breaks out across the country, some people ask, are JUUL’s founders intent on saving lives or greedy enough to make a killing by targeting the next generation? (Original airdate 1/24/23)

Stacy Keach has been the voice of American Greed since its beginning. The legendary actor joins CNBC's DJ Sixsmith for a special edition of American Greed to discuss Greed and his career.

Lobsang Dargey, a Tibetan Buddhist Monk, escapes Chinese oppression and claws his way to freedom in the U.S. Uneducated and broke, but rich with ambition, Dargey catapults from odd jobs to real estate development. He collects millions from investors for a Seattle skyscraper, but then violates his Buddhist principles —and the law— by misappropriating $17 million from a U.S. government “green card” program to fund his personal ventures and lavish spending. Now out on parole after three years in federal prison, Dargey has returned to real estate development. (Original airdate 12/20/22)

A sprawling investigation into the prominent and powerful Murdaugh family uncovers years of unchecked power and privilege that has allegedly resulted in years of fraud, conspiracy, corruption and even murder. As the investigators dig deeper, Alex Murdaugh’s secrets are exposed and he is now being investigated for a web of complex criminal charges. (Original airdate 12/13/22)

A well-respected lawyer from a prominent family is accused of stealing millions from the suffering clients who turn to him for help. The family secrets all start to unravel when a deadly boat crash involving Alex Murdaugh’s son threatens to upend the alleged schemes and places scrutiny on his family’s powerful legacy. The disgraced patriarch is now being investigated for a web of complex criminal charges, including allegedly murdering his own family members. (Original airdate 12/6/22)

Zachary Horwitz dreams of making it big in Hollywood. While he never quite hits it big onscreen, Horwitz acts his way into raising more than $600 million for a bogus investment opportunity. (Original airdate 11/29/22)

In sunny San Diego, entrepreneur and real estate developer Gina Champion-Cain lures in investors with a glamorous image and promises of sky-high returns on short-term liquor license loans. (Original airdate 11/22/2022)

Chris Epps charms his way up the ladder, from prison guard to the top post of Mississippi Department of Corrections Commissioner. Once in office, he and his businessman buddy, Cecil McCrory set up shop, siphoning kickbacks and bribes from nearly a billion-dollars’ worth of prison contracts. (Original airdate 11/15/22)