Dr. Phil Show Season 15 Episode 36 We Are Convinced Our 78-Year-Old Mother Is Being Catfished by a Man Who Has Left Her Facing Bankruptcy & the Police
- November 1, 2016
We Are Convinced Our 78-Year-Old Mother Is Being Catfished by a Man Who Has Left Her Facing Bankruptcy & the Police is the 36th episode of the 15th season of the Dr. Phil Show. In this emotional episode, Dr. Phil sits down with a family who believes their elderly mother is being taken advantage of by a man she met online.
The family explains that their mother, who is 78 years old, has been talking to a man online for several months. They have never met in person, but the man has convinced the mother to send him money to help with various financial troubles he claims he is experiencing. The family has tried to intervene and convince their mother that she is being scammed, but she refuses to believe them.
The situation has become dire, as the mother has sent the man over $200,000 and is now facing bankruptcy. The man has also convinced her to do illegal things, which has led to police involvement. The family is desperate for Dr. Phil's help in getting their mother to realize the truth and stop sending money to the scammer.
During the episode, Dr. Phil speaks with the family as well as the mother, who insists that she is in a real relationship with the man and that he is not a scammer. Dr. Phil also brings in an expert on online scams to provide insight into how these situations often play out and how scammers operate. The expert provides valuable information on how to identify a scam and avoid becoming a victim.
Throughout the episode, emotions run high as the family struggles to come to terms with the reality of the situation and the mother's insistence that she is in love with the man. Dr. Phil provides guidance and support to both the family and the mother, helping them understand the seriousness of the situation and offering advice on how to move forward.
We Are Convinced Our 78-Year-Old Mother Is Being Catfished by a Man Who Has Left Her Facing Bankruptcy & the Police is a powerful episode that sheds light on the dangers of online scams and the devastating impact they can have on families. Through his expert guidance and compassionate approach, Dr. Phil offers hope and healing to those affected by this devastating situation.