294: Darin Werkmeister Tender Hearts Adoption Scam

Published: Aug. 9, 2023, 11:59 p.m.

Retired agent Darin Werkmeister reviews his adoption fraud case where the subject solicited unsuspecting hope-to-be parents via the internet, leading them to believe she would facilitate adoptions with pregnant young women seeking to find homes for their babies. The subject was convicted of scamming 43 heartbroken couples. The investigation received national news attention, warning others of the cruel scheme to defraud. Darin served in the FBI for 21 years.\xa0 \xa0 Check out episode show notes, photos, and related articles:\xa0https://jerriwilliams.com/294-darin-werkmeister-tender-hearts-adoption-scam/ \xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0 Buy me a coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/JerriWilliams

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