Involved in a seemingly healthy open adoption with a birth mother named Elizabeth Jones, Matt and Laura were ecstatic that they had found the right mom. But things were not as they seemed.

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Even though they had been confronted with a few red flags and ignored some aspects of the open adoption that they pegged as strange, Matt and Laura gave Elizabeth the benefit of the doubt.

This episode is full of twists and turns and is a cautionary story for all adoptive parents to seek proof of pregnancy!

In This Episode of ADOPTION NOW

•  Why Matt and Laura decided against an agency at first.
• How their website connected them to Elizabeth.
• The importance of having your lawyer sign paperwork that allows for crucial medical documents.
• Details on why adoptive parents should always get proof of pregnancy.
• On the prevalence of adoption scams.
• Elizabeth’s prosecution and charges.
• Words of advice from Matt and Laura on why those who commit adoption fraud should be held accountable!

More details at: https://adoptionnow.com/podcast/adoption-scam-matt-laura-traytes-devastating-story/

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