What to do about uncle's credential-padding?

DEAR AMY: I no longer speak to my uncle (due to a falling-out over his fourth wife), though he occasionally talks to other relatives with whom I have a good relationship. My uncle and these other relatives are social "friends" on a website. Out of curiosity, I checked out my uncle's profile. His profile is a "professional" one where he communicates with clients and friends. My uncle's profile is rife with blatant lies about his life and education. He lists a degree he does not have, as well as other phony life experiences. There is no doubt in my mind that these "credentials" are fake, (I even contacted the school in question to verify whether he ever attended classes there, and they confirmed that he had not), and it is obvious that the degree and experience are listed to attract clients. Should I call him on this? Or tell someone else? I

know I will be labeled as mean and spiteful if I do, but I have a real problem with a professional who lies to create a persona to attract clients. Other family members just blow it off, saying it's just the way he is. I agree that we need to accept shortcomings in others as well as ourselves, but what if these shortcomings involve bilking others out of money? I know I am not able to really look at this from a neutral standpoint, so I'd like your view, please!Troubled by Lies

DEAR TROUBLED: Your conclusions about your uncle may be a stretch, but if he is actually and actively bilking people out of money, you should notify his company of his activities.

I suggest you realistically examine his actions and your own motives.

You could give him a "friendlier" heads-up that his inconsistencies have been noticed and contact him through the online "friendship" site to say, "Your profile surprises me. I had no idea you were so accomplished!"