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1) Anthony Gignac was originally born in Columbia. His adoptive parents raised him in Michigan. Growing up, he developed an appreciation for the finer things in life. So, this desire led him to do some crazy things to get what he wanted.
2) One of those crazy things was to impersonate a Saudi Arabian Prince. According to Forbes, this fake identity ran its course for over 3 decades. His alias was Sultan Bin Khalid Al-Saud. Anthony thought impersonating royalty would get him from “rags to riches” quickly.
3) He was arrested on fraud charges before. But, nothing could ever stick. That is, until 2017 rolled around. That’s when Anthony was arrested; he had charges going back to 1988! He managed to convince people like Fort Lauderdale designer Perla Lichi that his title and status meant something.
4) That charm was how Gignac swindled over 25 international clients, and got millions of dollars from them. He has to pay it all back of course. The luxe lifestyle he was living came to screeching halt. And so did the money train.
5) Anthony’s rise and fall was featured on an episode of American Greed. His episode of Generation Hustle is titled “Prince of Fraud.” The description reads: “Anthony Gignac developed a taste for the finer things – and to get them he assumes the persona of a Saudi Royal prince. Whether flying high with real-estate moguls or convincing banks to extend him lines of credit, Gignac earns his reputation through a combination of wit and bravado… but how long can he sustain the delusion before the authorities catch on?” It’s directed by Jeremiah Crowell.
Tune in to HBO Max’s Generation Hustle on April 22 to see Anthony’s full story.
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1) Kyle Sandler blew into Opelika, Alabama. He claimed to be a former Google executive. But, that was a lie. He was simply a con artist. Of course, the people of the Southern town had no idea.
2) He managed to get 1.9 million dollars out of the townspeople. According to AP News, there were more than 50 investors he duped. He formed the Roundhouse as a business incubator. Essentially, Kyle used the funds for his personal finances.
3) One especially tragic thing about Kyle’s scheme was that it roped in a young entrepreneur. Sandler mentored then 13-year-old Taylor Rosenthal. Taylor had an idea for a first-aid vending machine, and Sandler used that idea to gain media attention. Unfortunately, all the “interest” Kyle told Taylor about was fake. Greed got the best of him.
4) At the time the article was written, Kyle was 43. It’s assumed he’s 45 now. He was born in Maryland, and bitten by the business bug early on. He’s known as a “serial entrepreneur.”
5) Kyle’s episode is titled “The Alabama Exit.” Warner Media’s description is: “When self-proclaimed Google alum Kyle Sandler bursts into the tiny town of Opelika, Alabama to launch the Round House business incubator, he promises to turn the town into the “Silicon Valley of the East.” The enchanted residents throw themselves into the project, until a local 14-year-old inventor gains nationwide press for reportedly rejecting a $30 million outside buyout offer. Spooked Round House investors are left wondering: is Kyle who he says he is or were his promises built on lies?” Martha Shane directs.
Find out more about Kyle when Generation Hustle airs April 22 on HBO Max.
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1) His name is Teejay, but he goes by Teejayx6 on stage. If you’re familiar with the rap scene, then you may have heard of him. He’s a part of the fringe known as scam rap. It’s exactly as it sounds: rapping about scams. Apparently, his stage name is an ode to an MSR X6, a credit card cloning device.
2) That’s how he made a name for himself. Teejay would rap about his con artist ways: scamming, cashing bad checks, etc. His videos have garnered hundreds of thousands of views. From cat fishing to committing a credit scam, he’d tell you how to do it all.
3) According to Wired, he was pulling scams in grade school. He admits to conning his classmates, faking and lying his way through. No one really suspected anything, which made him cocky. He also grew up around it: his brothers were involved in illegal arts.
4) He was born in Detroit, Michigan. His full name is Teejay Witherspoon. Teejay’s net worth is approximately $100,000. The record deal he scammed his way into was for $10 million.
5) Teejay’s episode is titled “A Scam with a Beat.” The description reads: “A teenager reinvents himself as scam rapper Teejayx6, using his songs to teach others how to con. When his music takes off, the master of deception manages to scam his way into a record deal with one of America’s biggest labels before the age of 20. But as Teejay ascends, the real-life stakes increase.”
To see how it unfolds, tune in to Generation Hustle on April 22, only on HBO Max.
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1) Syed Arbab was a normal college kid. Arbab was a graduate student at the time of his run in with the law. He was completing his Masters at Georgia State University. He was 23 years old when his scheming landed him in hot water.
2) According to his LinkedIn – which, shockingly, is still up – he was a teaching assistant at the university. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Georgia in 2019. Apparently, he found the time to try and make a quick buck. This took place during his “frat boy” days.
3) Syed admitted that during his time at UGA, he conned investors – some of which were fellow students – to invest money in his hedge funds. This took place for about a year, from May 2018-2019. He misrepresented a whole slew of data and information to get what he wanted out of his investors. Crazy thing is, no one suspected a thing.
4) Arbab stated that he spent most of the money he received on personal items, like retail goods. He gambled some of it too, over the course of 3 trips to Las Vegas. He operated his “hedge funds” out of his fraternity house! Court documents state that he raked in a million dollars from his victims.
5) Syed’s episode is titled: “Frat Boy Ponzi.” The description reads: “Shortly after pledging his college fraternity, Midwest math whiz Syed Arbab uses funds raised from fellow students, alumni, and high school friends to start a hedge fund. Flush with cash, Syed becomes a campus legend, until a market crash causes his hedge fund (and life) to implode. As this stereotypical “good kid” breaks bad – trafficking cocaine, packing heat, and defrauding investors – the feds close in.” George Plamondon directs.
To see all of Syed’s story, stream Generation Hustle on April 22, only on HBO Max.
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1) William Baekeland is not his given name. His birth name is Jesse Gordon. Although, Jesse did change his name to William. He adopted the rich history of the Baekeland family, according to PAPER.
2) He was a travel guru. William’s Instagram had adventurous photos. But, it was all a ruse. He convinced people to give him money under the guise of a travel agency. His agency was Atlas Travel and Expeditions LLC. He promised clients fancy trips, but they got nothing.
3) His Instagram page no longer exists. William isn’t listed as the director of his agency. Their website no longer exists either. He was 25 when he was first investigated. Now, he’s 28 years old.
4) There’s a book written about his exploits. Harry Mitsidis wrote it in 2018, soon after William’s arrest. It’s titled The Curious Case of William Baekeland. The book discusses Baekeland’s travels to places like Ireland and South Africa.
5) Episode 6 is called “Baekeland.” The description reads: “Young, aristocratic billionaire William Baekeland charms his way into an exclusive group of wealthy world travelers – only to disappear with their money. Is he a brilliant imposter who spins fabulous lies and invents fictional personas to con the rich? Or, just a kid who went too far trying to escape his past?” Yon Motskin directs.
Tune in to Generation Hustle on April 22 to see William’s journey.
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1) Adam is a husband and father. He’s married to Rebekah Neumann. Rebekah is the cousin of actress Gwyneth Paltrow. Together, they have 5 children. Currently, they live in New York.
2) He’s the former CEO and founder of WeWork. WeWork’s a company that provide businesses space to work. Adam served as CEO from 2010-2019. His wife ran WeGrow.
3) In 2019, the company failed their IPO. After intending to go public in 2019, concerns arose. Company leadership and finance troubles led them to pull the announcement. According to Business Insider, Adam’s antics included drugs and alcohol.
4) Generation Hustle isn’t Adam’s first brush with fame. Hulu did a documentary called WeWork: Or the Making and Breaking of a $47 Billion Unicorn. The film follows the company’s rise and fall. It’s available for streaming now.
5) Titled “Cult of WeWork,” episode 5 follow’s Adam’s company. The description reads: “Is Adam Neumann a brilliant salesman or a greedy false prophet? The last of Silicon Valley’s so-called ‘unicorns,’ WeWork’s extraordinary rise and fall is told through the eyes of some of the multi-billion-dollar company’s earliest disciples.” It’s directed by Yon Motskin.
Tune in to Generation Hustle on April 22 to see more of Adam’s journey.
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1) Anna Delvey isn’t even her real name. Her real name is Anna Sorokin. She used the last name of Delvey as a part of her scheme. Anna was using the moniker to pretend to be an heiress.
2) Soon, the 20-something was jetting off on luxurious trips and travel pursuits with friends. Only, her friends were the ones footing the bill. One of these friends will be featured in the HBO Max episode. Her name is Rachel DeLoache Williams, and she was a former Vanity Fair photo editor.
3) It wasn’t only friends Anna tricked. Before long, she was defrauding 5-star hotels, restaurants, and airlines. She would say that it was all for a foundation she was building. But, it was all a ploy to continue her lavish lifestyle.
4) This isn’t the first time a documentary has been made on Anna Delvey’s life. Netflix will be releasing a miniseries about her exploits. Titled Inventing Anna, it follows a journalist who uncovers Delvey’s fake life. According to ELLE, Julia Garner will portray Sorokin.
5) Episode 4 reads: “…Young, awkward Anna Sorokin transforms herself into glamorous German heiress Anna Delvey. But after she sticks her friend Rachel with the bill for their lavish vacation, Anna’s world begins to unravel. Rachel works with the NYPD to piece together clues to track Anna down.” It’s directed by Martha Shane.
So, how will Anna’s story go? Tune in to HBO Max’s Generation Hustle on April 22 to find out.
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1) Jeremy Wilson is from Speedway, Indiana. He’s 36 or almost 37 years old. He’s quite a charmer. He was born to Patricia Clark and Lonnie Wilson.
2) According to GQ, Jeremy became whoever people wanted him to be. That’s how he was able to lie about his identity and evade authorities for years. He’s charged with and guilty of fraud. This all occurred in 2017.
3) While he was a fugitive, Jeremy was in a relationship with Angela Stamm. She was his one love. They were “on the run” together for 6 months. She was intrigued by him, no matter what kinds of trouble he got into.
4) Jeremy is talented at impersonation. Originally, Angela thought his name was Finn Keenan. According to Jeremy’s online profile, he was 24, a former solider, and graduated from MIT. The two struck up conversation, and the rest is history.
5) His episode is titled: “The 23 Lives of Jeremy Wilson.” The official episode description is: “Jeremy Wilson channels his good looks and effortless charisma to assume many identities: a decorated Special Forces Captain, a swanky Scottish music journalist, the love child of an infamous IRA bomber, and more. While this master of deception travels the country seducing, manipulating, and cheating friends and family, he manages to evade law enforcement for decades – until he’s finally outsmarted by a New York City cop.” Warner Media lists Jeremiah Crowell as the director.
So, what will happen for Jeremy? Find out when Generation Hustle airs on April 22 on HBO Max.
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1) VICE reported on Ian’s original business. He ran an EDM club called Tuxedo Junction. His club days began when he was in high school. He had a knack for planning events.
2) As he got older, Ian roped his friends and classmates into his business venture. Soon, it became more about the money than putting on events. It became a Ponzi scheme, essentially. Bick convinced investors to put up money, he’d use that money to buy things for himself instead.
3) At the time all of this was occurring, Ian was 20 years old. This makes him one of the youngest schemers. Now, he’s approximately 25 years old. Apparently, everyone saw him as successful, charming college kid at the time. No one really suspected that this business venture was really a big gamble.
4) Ian has a brother named Skylar, and his father is named Michael. His dad owns a catering business called Some Things Fishy. Aside from his family life, Ian was last seen in a relationship with a girl named Teja. It’s unclear if they are still dating or not.
5) According to Warner Media’s official press release, Ian’s episode is titled “The Party’s Over.” The episode description has also been released. It reads: “Building a business with nothing but blind ambition, Ian Bick transforms himself from a nerdy teen into a concert promoter almost as legendary as the bands he books. As the teenager’s EDM raves pack houses and feed his emerging VIP lifestyle with first-class trips, high-end shopping, and brand-new jet skis, his fall is as dramatic as his rise – culminating in an FBI raid that shocks his family, friends, and hometown.” The episode is directed by George Plamondon.
Catch the premiere of Generation Hustle on April 22, only on HBO Max.
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