American Greed — Season 1, Episode 4: Meth Identity Thieves / The Wheaton Bandit

Episode synopsis

Case 1: Meth Identity Thieves It's a new crime wave rippling across the west; thieves are committing identity theft to fund their meth drug addictions. Victims are robbed. But the thief takes more than money, the victim's identity is stolen, too. Case 2: The Wheaton Bandit Wheaton, Illinois - considered a nice place to raise a family. But a shadow hangs over this affluent Chicago suburb. A serial bank robber is armed and ready for a fight.

About American Greed

A dissection of the dark side of the American Dream, a survey of how far some people go to become rich, no matter the cost to themselves and those around them. Real-life cases are reviewed and involve such criminal activity as credit card scams, identity theft, counterfeiting and Ponzi schemes.

More episodes from Season 1

• E1Hook, Line and Sucker / Maxfield Parish Art Heist
• E2The Imposter: Dr. Barnes / Interstate Bank Mart Bandit
• E3Art Heist: Fine Arts Express / Medical Scams: Dr. Martinez
• E5Religious Prey: Baptist Foundation of Arizona / Medical Scams: Dr. Mikos
• E6Religious Prey: Greater Ministries Int'l / It Takes a Thief