Case File
Baby Broker Scam
- The Attorney
- Kevin Cohen claimed to be a respected adoption attorney in Roslyn, NY. He said he wanted to help couples navigate the complicated and emotional process of adoption. But unknown to his trusting clients, Kevin was charging high fees for services never rendered.
- The Clients
- Deborah and Milton Josephs were desperate to have children. They believed Kevin could help them adopt a child. They gave him $65-thousand to cover medical and legal expenses for two baby girls. The Josephs waited for an adoption that never came true.
- The Scam
- Fake sonograms, forged medical records and fictitious birth mothers. Kevin Cohen wove a complicated web of deceit. He was a con artist making money off a trail of broken promises.But, some thieves steal more than just money.
