"American Greed," a new series on CNBC, explores the worlds of scams, cons and schemes.
In Episode #2, American Greed chronicles the 20-year career of an imposter doctor.
THE IMPOSTER
"Dr. Barnes"
THE PATIENT
Carl Janssen
STOLEN IDENTITY
Dr. Barnes
SCENE 1 - The story is almost unbelievable... Dr. Gerald Barnes has a thriving practice. He specializes in "executive" medical exams. His salary is six-figures and life is good. But there's a problem: he's not the real Dr. Gerald Barnes.
SCENE 2 - His charade turns deadly. The imposter doctor misdiagnoses a 29-year-old patient. Within a couple of days, the patient loses his life.
SCENE 3 - A romantic courtship -- "Dr. Barnes" marries an unsuspecting Lisa Roberts. The doctor and his wife have everything going for them -- until she finds out the truth. Lisa is shocked and shattered.
SCENE 4 - "American Greed" speaks with the real Dr. Barnes whose identity was stolen.
"American Greed"
Episode 2
Tune in this week for another hour of scandals and corruption.
Hear Lisa Roberts describe the imposter doctor's game of guessing medical symptoms.