Ep 6. Conn's Job

In season 12 episode 6 of American Greed titled "Conn's Job," the show investigates the story of Eric Conn, a prominent Social Security lawyer in Eastern Kentucky who was once known as "Mr. Social Security."

Conn was known for his commercials featuring himself and a mascot named "Mr. Social Security" in which he promised to get his clients the disability benefits they deserved. He was extremely successful and had a client base of over 8,000 people who relied on him for their disability payments.

However, as the episode details, Conn's success was built on fraudulent practices. In 2011, Conn was accused of conspiring with a team of doctors to falsify medical records in order to secure disability benefits for his clients. The doctors would allegedly sign off on medical conditions that were not severe enough to warrant disability payments, and in return, Conn would pay them kickbacks.

Conn denied any wrongdoing and continued to practice law. His success continued, and he eventually became one of Kentucky's most prominent lawyers. He even had his own private jet and a mansion with a replica of the Lincoln bedroom.

However, in 2016, Conn's world came crashing down when he was indicted in federal court. He was accused of defrauding the government of over $550 million in bogus disability claims. Conn fled the country and was placed on the FBI's most wanted list.

The episode details how Conn managed to flee to Honduras, where he lived for six months in a beach town and even wrote a book about his life on the run. He used a variety of aliases and disguises to avoid being caught.

The show also explores how Conn's actions affected his clients, many of whom were left without their disability payments. It also highlights the work of the FBI and other law enforcement agencies to bring Conn to justice.

Overall, "Conn's Job" is a fascinating look at how one man's greed and fraudulent practices led to a massive scandal that impacted thousands of people. The episode sheds light on the complex world of Social Security law and the lengths some people will go to in order to make a profit.