Ripped from the case files of police forces across the country, "Racket Squad" sought to expose the devious machinations of the con-man. Running from 1951-1953, "Racket Squad" was one of the first series to portray the gritty reality of criminal investigation and was twice nominated for an Emmy award.
A Place For Grandma: An elderly woman is swindled out of her life savings at a phony retirement home.
The Family Tree: A skeptical husband is duped by a con-man genealogist hired by his wife to trace his family heritage.
The Christmas Caper: Braddock finds himself faced with the unenviable task of having to arrest a beloved street corner Santa Claus.
The System: A beautiful woman lures a succesful stock broker into an elaborate scheme that will cost him a fortune.