Dr. Phil - S18E104: The Adoption Imposter: “Catch Me If You Can”
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!
Cast: Phil McGraw
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Dr. Phil S18E104 Synopsis
Stream Dr. Phil "The Adoption Imposter: “Catch Me If You Can”" in HD quality on Goojara. Originally aired on 2020-02-13, this episode is part of Season 18 of Dr. Phil. Featuring performances from Phil McGraw among the cast. With a runtime of 1h, the episode keeps you engaged throughout. As part of this Talk series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. 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 Ky...
