"I got stuck in traffic." "The check is in the mail." "No, you don't look fat in those jeans." Everyone fibs once in a while, right? Dr. Phil talks to people accused of being compulsive liars.

 

 

Conned by Her Kin

Libby says her brother, Matt, destroyed their family with his conning and stealing. He stole Libby's Social Security number and racked up $6,000 worth of debt. Matt says he's ready to come clean, but Libby doesn't know what to believe.

 

 What's driving Matt's deception?

  


 

Tale-Telling Teen

Melinda thinks her 14-year-old daughter, Tricia's, fibbing is out of control. Tricia lied about being pregnant, but she's never had sex. She even told the police her father beat her and had him arrested!

 


What prompts Tricia to make up so many stories?