💰 From “tiny classified ads” to a $52 million fraud, Don Lapre sold the American Dream—until it all came crashing down.

Don Lapre built an empire on late-night infomercials, promising ordinary Americans the secrets to financial freedom. With high-energy pitches and over-the-top claims, he became a household name in the ‘90s, convincing thousands of people that wealth was just a phone call away.

But behind the slick salesmanship was a tangled web of deception, multi-level marketing scams, and financial fraud that cost his followers millions. In this episode, Tax Crime Junkies hosts Dominique Molina and Tom Gorczynski uncover the rise and fall of the self-proclaimed “Infomercial King,” whose get-rich-quick schemes ultimately led to federal charges, financial ruin, and a tragic ending.

🔹 Don Lapre’s humble beginnings and his first business failures

🗣 “Unlike other infomercials selling thigh masters and kitchen gadgets, Don Lapre wasn’t selling a product—he was selling a dream.”

🗣 “In the ‘90s, all you needed was a smooth sales pitch and late-night TV slots. Today, we call them influencers.”

🗣 “For decades, people believed in Don Lapre’s money-making secrets—until they realized the only one getting rich was him.”

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