American Greed: Scams, Scoundrels and Scandals Season 4 Episode 7 Funny Money

In American Greed: Scams, Scoundrels and Scandals season 4 episode 7, titled "Funny Money," viewers are taken on a wild ride through the world of counterfeit cash. The episode introduces us to a highly sophisticated operation that was producing fake money at an alarming rate and ultimately led to the downfall of its mastermind.

We first meet Frank Bourassa, a Canadian man who had been perfecting his counterfeit skills for many years. Bourassa had become so skilled that he was able to create counterfeit money that was virtually indistinguishable from genuine currency. He had a team of experts working for him, including a graphic artist and a chemist, who all helped him to create the perfect counterfeit bills.

Bourassa was so good at what he did that he was able to produce over $250 million in counterfeit money, which he then sold to criminal organizations all over the world. He was making millions of dollars every year and was living a life of luxury, with a mansion, a fleet of cars, and all the trappings of success.

However, Bourassa's greed eventually caught up with him, and he was caught by the authorities. He was arrested and charged with multiple counts of counterfeiting, which could have resulted in a lengthy prison sentence.

Despite the overwhelming evidence against him, Bourassa refused to plead guilty and instead chose to fight the charges. He hired a team of lawyers and claimed that he had not been producing counterfeit money, but instead had been testing the security features of genuine currency.

The trial lasted for several years, and it seemed as if Bourassa might actually get away with his crimes. However, in the end, the evidence against him was simply too overwhelming, and he was found guilty on all counts. He was sentenced to seven years in prison and ordered to pay back all the money he had made from his counterfeit scheme.

The "Funny Money" episode of American Greed: Scams, Scoundrels and Scandals is a fascinating look at the world of counterfeit money. It highlights just how sophisticated these operations can be and just how much damage they can do. It also shows that even the most skilled criminals can eventually be caught and brought to justice.