archytele The Vault

S2·E2 When Greed and Giving Collide / Confessions of a Con Man

Aired February 6, 2008

Synopsis

When Greed and Giving Collide A major charity scam...John Bennett's "Foundation for New Era Philanthropy" stole millions of dollars from unsuspecting patrons. A story of deception, theft and "American Greed."

Confessions of a Con Man Eric Stein, mastermind of one of the largest Ponzi schemes in Nevada history, cost his victims nearly $34 million dollars.