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Multiple families are believed to have been targeted by an adoption imposter who finds couples online and tricks them into believing she has a baby for them, only to disappear days or weeks down the line with no explanation. Dr. Phil meets Amy and Kylie who run an adoption website and say their clients are terrified of becoming victims of this scheme. Dr. Phil also meets Lauren and Julio, who were duped by this imposter, and Kyndra, whose identity was stolen. Will Dr. Phil get to the bottom of who is doing this and why? Tune in to find out!
- Genres: Talk
- Language: English
Cast & Crew
- Cast:Phil McGraw
- Creator: Oprah Winfrey, Phil McGraw
- Producer:
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