davises say, because mada's mother was lied to, told the davises were simply sponsoring her daughter's education in america, not adopting her. and that, if you can believe it, was just the tip of the iceberg. because the davises have learned their experience is not unique. in fact, a cnn investigation has discovered that multiple families have been duped. it works like this. children are being taken from their homes, placed in orphans, even though they weren't orphans, and then sold for as much as $15,000 a child to unwitting american families. the promise of education with an ultimate return home all just a ruse. >> they will hone in on vulnerable families, usually single parents, widows, would you like an educational opportunity for your children? >> reporter: karen riley, an advocate for ugandan children and runs a group called reunite uganda says a villager makes a