American Greed: Scams, Scoundrels and Scandals Season 13 Episode 14 Fake Heiress Cons High Society

In season 13 episode 14 of American Greed, titled "Fake Heiress Cons High Society," viewers are introduced to Anna Sorokin, a young Russian woman who came to New York City with dreams of living a glamorous lifestyle. Sorokin, who went by the name Anna Delvey, managed to fool some of New York's wealthiest and most influential people into believing she was a wealthy socialite from Europe. She stayed in luxury hotels, wore designer clothing, and attended exclusive events - all on someone else's dime.

But Sorokin's lavish lifestyle was built on a foundation of lies. She had no money of her own and instead relied on a series of fraudulent schemes to fund her extravagant lifestyle. She convinced friends and business associates to loan her money which she had no intention of paying back. She also lied her way into obtaining loans and tried to convince a bank to finance a rental property worth millions of dollars. Her ultimate goal, it seemed, was to build her own private club in Manhattan's trendy SoHo neighborhood.

As the episode unfolds viewers will see how Sorokin managed to keep up her charade for so long. She had a convincing backstory, complete with false documents and a fake rich family to match. She also had a knack for convincing people she was someone she was not - even managing to dupe Vogue magazine into covering her club's launch party.

But Sorokin's luck would eventually run out. The NYPD became suspicious of her after she failed to pay a bill for thousands of dollars at a high-end hotel in Manhattan. They arrested her on charges of grand larceny and theft of services. Her trial, which became a media sensation, would reveal the full extent of her deception.

In addition to being a compelling true crime story, "Fake Heiress Cons High Society" is also a cautionary tale about the dangers of celebrity culture and the desire to fit in with the wealthy and powerful. Sorokin's crimes were enabled, in part, by a society that values wealth and status above all else. Her story is a reminder that sometimes the most impressive stories are the ones that turn out to be complete fabrications.

As with all episodes of American Greed, "Fake Heiress Cons High Society" is expertly crafted and presented by narrator Stacy Keach. The show combines interviews with key players in the case, including Sorokin's former friends and associates, with dramatic re-enactments of key moments in the story. The result is a gripping, immersive experience that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats until the very end.