Web of Deceit
- Feb 22, 2023
- 38:18
- Full Episode
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<p>In this Dateline classic, Victoria Corderi talks with couples who had hoped to find a birth mother through independent adoptions online. They thought they found the perfect person, but after giving their money and their trust, a cold-hearted scam was exposed that left them all devastated. Originally aired on NBC on July 7, 2006.</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>
Brief Summary
Two couples are scammed by the same woman while trying to adopt a baby, leading to heartbreak and financial loss.
Key points
- The Promise of Parenthood. A birth mother chooses a couple to adopt her baby, believing they are the perfect fit.
- A Desperate Search. Two couples unknowingly pursue the same birth mother, leading to a heartbreaking revelation.
- Unraveling the Deception. As the truth unfolds, both families realize they may be victims of a scam.
- Hidden Cameras and Truth. Dateline investigates the birth mother, revealing shocking truths about her identity.
- The Confrontation. Amy is confronted with her lies and the pain she caused the Colemans.
- The Real Christy. Christy, Amy's girlfriend, claims she was also a victim of Amy's scams.
Episode highlights
- The Promise of ParenthoodA birth mother chooses a couple to adopt her baby, believing they are the perfect fit.“I know I have found the mommy and daddy for this baby.”0:32Feb 22, 2023
- A Desperate SearchTwo couples unknowingly pursue the same birth mother, leading to a heartbreaking revelation.“But there was just one problem.”4:20Feb 22, 2023
- Unraveling the DeceptionAs the truth unfolds, both families realize they may be victims of a scam.“I fully believe it was a scam from the start.”8:05Feb 22, 2023
- Hidden Cameras and TruthDateline investigates the birth mother, revealing shocking truths about her identity.“We showed her the real Christy Tidwell.”22:31Feb 22, 2023
- The ConfrontationAmy is confronted with her lies and the pain she caused the Colemans.“You never intended to give the baby to Lori.”26:02Feb 22, 2023
- The Real ChristyChristy, Amy's girlfriend, claims she was also a victim of Amy's scams.“I never knew about anything else.”34:54Feb 22, 2023
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Tension
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