Ep 150. Boyfriend Accused of Faking Cancer, Lying About Being Kidnapped and Scamming $70,000
- May 10, 2017
In season 15 episode 150 of Dr. Phil Show, we meet Sarah, who is suspicious of her boyfriend, Paul's, claims that he has cancer. Sarah says that Paul has been lying about many things, including being kidnapped and scamming $70,000 from people online.
Sarah explains that Paul has been telling her and their friends that he has stage 4 colon cancer and only has a few months to live. She says that he's been missing appointments with doctors and that he doesn't have any physical symptoms of cancer. Sarah also claims that Paul has been lying to her about his job and that she's found evidence of him stealing from his employer.
In addition to faking cancer, Sarah says that Paul has told lies about being kidnapped by a cartel in Mexico. She says that he claimed the cartel held him for over a week and tortured him, but that she's not sure if his story is true. Sarah also alleges that Paul has scammed $70,000 from people online by pretending to sell them cars and then not delivering the vehicles.
Dr. Phil sits down with Sarah and Paul to get to the bottom of these allegations. He asks Paul why he's been lying about having cancer, and Paul says that he didn't want to burden anyone with the news. He claims that he's been seeing a doctor and that the doctor has confirmed his diagnosis. Paul also denies lying about being kidnapped and scamming people online.
During the show, Dr. Phil examines the evidence that Sarah has collected and asks Paul to explain his actions. He also talks to the couple's friends, who are divided about whether or not Paul is telling the truth. Throughout the episode, Dr. Phil tries to get to the bottom of the allegations and determine whether or not Paul is lying.
As the episode comes to a close, Dr. Phil offers advice to Sarah and Paul on how to move forward. He also offers guidance to viewers at home who may be dealing with similar situations. The episode is a dramatic look at the consequences of lying and the impact it can have on relationships.
