Fertility Inc.: ‘Our Money Was Gone’

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The Journal’s investigation into the wild west of the fertility industry continues, this time from an intended parent’s perspective. Ryan Knutson speaks with AnnaMaria Gallozzi, who wanted to have a child through surrogacy after a cancer diagnosis. Gallozzi and her husband set aside a large sum of money, but they lost it all when the escrow company entrusted with that cash defrauded them. WSJ’s Ben Foldy walks us through the complicated legal battle, and reveals how a lack of oversight has exposed hopeful parents to fraud. 


Further Listening:


- Fertility Inc.: When the Surrogate Gets Left With the Bill

- The Mystery of the Mansion Filled With Surrogate Children


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The Journal’s investigation into the wild west of the fertility industry continues, this time from an intended parent’s perspective. Ryan Knutson speaks with AnnaMaria Gallozzi, who wanted to have a child through surrogacy after a cancer diagnosis. Gallozzi and her husband set aside a large sum of money, but they lost it all when the escrow company entrusted with that cash defrauded them. WSJ’s Ben Foldy walks us through the complicated legal battle, and reveals how a lack of oversight has exposed hopeful parents to fraud. 


Further Listening:


- Fertility Inc.: When the Surrogate Gets Left With the Bill

- The Mystery of the Mansion Filled With Surrogate Children


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2026-03-13 26 min
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