Phishing, vishing, smishing, spear phishing, and whaling, among others, are all forms of social engineering, ways for criminals to exploit your trust, fears, and mistakes to steal your money or confidential information to commit future crimes. Last year, Americans lost over $5.6 billion dollars – and that's only what was reported. Imagine getting a call from someone claiming to be your grandchild, saying they're in jail after a horrible car accident and need money for a lawyer – and you're asked to put $8,000 in a shoe box and give it to a courier who comes to your door. Would you do it? Dr. Phil's guest Libby says she did. Or, what if you found your dream home online and the person claiming to be the property agent offered you a lease and asked you to wire the money without ever meeting them? Breanna says that's what she and her family did. Then, meet Kaylee, who says she was scammed by someone pretending to be a Sheriff's Deputy, and Charlotte, who says she thought she was talking to a customer service agent at her bank only to find out she was scammed out of her savings. Callie and Lara also share their stories of being scammed while trying to find jobs online. Cybersecurity expert James McGibney joins the conversation to explain how these cunning scam artists think and why these scams are so successful. Plus, singer and songwriter Katharine McPhee and her husband, 16-time Grammy Award-winner David Foster, bring some holiday cheer into the studio and perform a song from their new album, Christmas Songs. Hear their favorite holiday memories, and Katherine shares the perfect gift to give this holiday season.

The "Dr. Phil" discussion on real estate bias continues. Dr. Phil talks to Anthony Marguleas, a real estate broker and owner of Amalfi Estates, who claims he has witnessed firsthand property owners who refuse to sell to someone of a different ethnic background. How does he handle these violations? Also, fair housing lawyer and the Ashland-Spears Distinguished Research Professor Emeritus at the University of Kentucky College of Law Robert Schwemm discusses his role in the Long Island Newsday short documentary, "Testing The Divide." What does he say were his findings, and how were they pivotal in effecting change in New York State? What should Americans nationwide be aware of? Also, how do these incidents of bias affect victims' psychological and mental health? Dr. Corey Yeager, a psychotherapist for the Detroit Pistons and author of "How Am I Doing?" breaks down the mental toll bias takes on black Americans.