Today, the issue of being misled by psychics is by all accounts deteriorating. I am over and over again drawn closer by individuals, some of the time in tears, who have lost a large number of dollars and are pondering what their choices are. This happens to exceptionally practical and regularly proficient individuals; their requirement for help and agony alleviation have driven them to trust corrupt characters who have guaranteed them whatever they wished to listen.

The two most common scenarios are:

1. Men and women who have broken up with a partner and have been assured that their relationship can be fixed and that the psychic will bring them back together. It often spreads over months and the psychic demands more and more money for esoteric rituals or tools (i.e. amulets, pyramids, crystals, gold coins, etc…). Many people loose their life saving in this way.
2. The second scenario is when an individual seems to encounter a run of “bad luck” and the psychic tells him/her that there is a “shadow” or “curse” hanging over them and that rituals need to be done to clear the problem. Again, the psychic asks for large amounts of money for tools that he/she needs to use and his/her time involved in such ceremonies.

In both cases the clients do not get any results or their money back.

What about legal issues?

What happens if the person goes to an attorney is that the attorney will advice them to try to settle out of court and get back as much money as possible, since a judge will almost always rule in the favor of the psychic because such cases are hard to prove. The psychic will bring a good case that they did their best even though they usually verbally and even occasionally in writing guarantee results: They offered a service and fulfilled their part! As a general rule, I also recommend to never pay large sums in cash, but to use checks or credit cards and always ask for an immediate detailed receipt or invoice.

How can the person who has been ripped off get any satisfaction?

People generally feel embarrassed and foolish and go no further. However, I always advice them to go to newspapers, radio and/or Television and tell their story. Go public in some way to make sure that other people don’t go to that same psychic. I suggest also using the Internet and telling their story there. There are so many way to publish Free web pages and easily submit them to search engines so that the word spreads out.

Best Tips On Avoiding Psychic Scams

1. Avoid Psychic Hot Lines.
2. Check the prices to avoid a psychic who charges a lot less or a lot more than others in their class.
3. If a psychic says he/she will fix your broken relationship, take away a curse or change your bad luck, stop! Never go for this.
4. Check if a psychic has a web site, guest book and literature on their background that you can check out before you make an appointment.
5. Avoid psychics with titles such as “Mother”, “Sister”, “Madam”, “Mrs.” who promise to do it all for you.
6. Try to go with a psychic who is not using Crystals, Tarot Cards, or Astrology. Not because you will get ripped off but because the reading may be too general and open to interpretation rather than really about you. Get a recording of the reading.
7. When a psychic promises times, dates and places, be cautious as it’s easy to make predictions and be very specific, but those predictions may never happen.
8. If possible go with someone who has been well recommended to you. Don’t be afraid to ask specific questions during the reading.
9. Feel free to ask the psychic before you start what she/he will do during the reading, how she/he works and what you can expect.
10. If you have any real doubts about a psychic, trust and connect with your own intuition. Get out immediately if this is what you feel you should do
11. If someone tells you that you need to come up with a large sum of money to clear your aura, a dark cloud around you, or bad spirits, or bring your lost love back, GET OUT!
12. Never give large sum of money in cash and always get a detailed receipt.

Numerous individuals today are looking for exhortation from psychics. Despite the fact that this is a subject once in a while talked about at work or with your family, the interest level has all the earmarks of being high. I act as a full-time psychic broadly and globally. My customers incorporates famous people, kindred psychics, blue-hued specialists, and nearby neighbors. I might want to share a few bits of knowledge into what to search for and what’s in store in the event that you are considering a psychic reading.

The Gifts

There are a number of aspects to consider when seeking a psychic reading.  First, you will want to consider what type of reading is best for you.  Psychics have a variety of gifts.  Familiarizing yourself with these gifts can help you choose.

A clairvoyant has the psychic ability to see images.  A tarot reader works with tarot cards.  A medium
communicates with the other side.  An intuitive works with Spirit and the ability to feel emotions.  An empath has the ability to pick up one’s emotions or the emotions of a situation. Some psychics are able to give you timelines connected with their reading, while others cannot.  This is an important aspect if you want to know when a given event will come to pass. There are many genuine psychics out there who may have all of these gifts, and others who have just one or two. Do not hesitate to ask psychics up front what their strengths are.  A genuine psychic has no problem admitting where his or strengths and weaknesses lie.  Most are willing to answer questions about their gifts and experience in a simple email.

How to Prepare

It is best to prepare a list of questions before your reading.  This will keep you from kicking yourself after the reading when you remember all the things you meant to ask.  If you have no specific questions, that is also okay; most psychics do not mind doing a general reading.

Most importantly, relax.  Many people receiving their first readings are uptight, tense and completely stressed.  This is a result of your fear of the unknown, and it is perfectly normal.  Remember that psychics are human beings, just as you are.  There is nothing to be afraid of and nothing supernatural about them.  They possess a natural gift and are there to assist you with the answers you seek.  The more relaxed you are, the easier it will be for your psychic to read you.

The Reading

Thanks to today’s modern technology, you may now obtain a reading from the comfort of your own home.  There are many psychic services available online by purchasing minutes up front or paying by the minute.  If you’re home with family around, email readings are always a great alternative.  Many psychics have websites, giving you many options.  The old days of charges being applied to your phone bill are pretty much gone.

If you decide to use an online service, be sure to investigate their screening process.  Some sites allow anyone to sign up to provide readings, while others test their psychic abilities. During your reading, do not hesitate to ask questions on points that you feel need clarification.  You should never leave a reading feeling confused or unsure that your question was answered.

Be aware that most psychics will not answer questions regarding your health.  For one thing, the services we work for may not allow it.  Another reason for this is that psychics can only tell you what they see.  A lot of times health-related issues are not revealed; I believe that is a sign that we are not meant to know about them.

Pay attention to the amount of detail that your psychic is providing you.  It should be personal and pertain directly to you or your situation.  Make sure you are not receiving a generalization that could apply to anyone.  You have the right to end a reading at any time.

Always end your reading by asking:  “What do I need to know?:  Most people forget this question, but it is a lot different from general queries and things you merely want to know.

Beware

Unfortunately there are a large number of psychic scams out there.  Keep these dangers in mind when seeking a legitimate psychic.  This begins with the fee they charge.  A higher price does not necessarily mean a better psychic, just one who makes money more quickly.

Steer clear of any psychics that try to sell services such as curse or hex removals.  Also beware of anyone who is trying to put fear in you.  For example, “If you do not purchase these candles and crystals, things will not come to pass for you.”  Be very leery of anyone who requests payment via Western Union; there is no recourse if you want your money back.  PayPal is a safer bet for online transactions, as they work the same as a credit card company.

A psychic should never ask for money to continue or for anything else once your reading has begun.

You would be horrified to learn how much money some of my clients have lost through scams.  The numbers are staggering, and the offending practices include everything from spells to buying supplies to remove negativity.  I have one client who lost several thousand dollars to psychics outside of the country.  These psychics generally tell you that you must send cash “right away” or something negative will happen.

Beware of psychics who send letters, good luck charms, and such in the mail.  I have seen these come from very well known psychics.  Again they are playing on your fear.  Though the communication appears to be personally addressed to you, it is a form letter that many people receive.

Beware also of psychics who offer to reveal winning lottery numbers.  If we knew the lottery numbers, I can assure you that we would play them ourselves.  Here again, I believe we are shown only what we are allowed to know.

In the event that you are scammed by a fake psychic, please contact your local authorities and the IRS, and report them to anyone who will listen.  Scammers give legitimate psychics a bad name.

The Addict

Psychic readings can become addictive in a very short amount of time, and there are organizations that treat psychic addiction the same as treatment for gambling or alcohol.  I have helped a few clients get into these programs.

From what I can tell, psychic addiction generally starts with a person calling several psychics; one after the other, until they reach the one that tells them exactly what they want to hear.  This should never be your purpose when obtaining a reading.  Always be willing to accept the truth in what you are being told.

Show Respect

Please remember and respect that being a psychic is a chosen profession and career.  Do not ask to “test” your psychic to see if you connect.  If you clean houses for a living I am almost certain that you would be unwilling to clean my house for free to see if I was satisfied.  Psychics have to cover their expenses the same as any other business:  taxes, health insurance and so on.

As a professional psychic, I am not there to pass judgment on you or anything you wish to discuss.  Your reading remains confidential.  Psychics generally work the same schedule as you with varying hours.  One difference maybe that I absolutely love what I do.

Keep in mind that we are truly there to help you.  However, we are unable to sum up your life in three minutes!

In the End

A psychic reading should be an insightful and pleasurable experience.  I take great pride in the regular clients I obtained by not telling them what they wanted to hear.  You should walk away from your reading feeling uplifted by the fact that you have obtained answers you sought.

I am often asked how long you should wait to obtain a follow-up reading.  Some choose to wait until everything has come to pass.  Some may want insight on a different situation.  Only you can make that decision based on your own judgment.

Remember that not all psychics are scam artists; there are some really good ones out there!

Psychic tricks can deny you of your cash and enthusiastic prosperity. Give me a chance to disclose to you how fake psychics will make exploitative guarantees – when those psychics are asserting to be Lightworkers however exploits others by making implausible guarantees.

1. Promise of a Cure

Technically, this does not fall under the fake psychic category, but since more and more metaphysical practitioners are blending modalities, I thought it was important to include it in this series.

Plus, I have my own experience to share with you in a moment.

Don’t get me wrong.  I love energy work as much as the next girl.  Reiki, reflexology, cranial sacral, EFT, acupuncture – I’ve tried them all and loved them all.  These are all legitimate forms of energy work, and all have their merits.

But, some fake psychics try to take advantage of people when they are vulnerable by promising that they can heal them.

Here are two warning signs to watch out for:

1. Someone guarantees that they can heal or cure you – it’s unethical to promise such a thing, and even the medical community cannot usually make such a promise.
2. Fees are outrageous.  It’s fine for energy workers to be compensated for their time and expertise, but beware of those charging unusually high fees in exchange for a promise of healing.

2. Promise of Good Fortune or Love

Remember we talked about the number one psychic scam of all time – when a fake psychic says that you are cursed and they can cure you for a fee?

In this scam, it’s the opposite.

This is when a fake psychic promises that they can bring you true love or financial abundance by casting a spell or curse on someone else.

They may claim that they can do things like:

• Help you get a new job
• Bring your ex back to you
• Find your soul mate
• Get you out of debt

Many people fall into this trap because the con-artists are so good at telling people exactly what they want to hear.  They position themselves as the person who can fix a longstanding problem or fulfill a desire.

They may also tell you that they are working with white magic – all for your benefit – and that no one is getting hurt.

But that’s not true.  The victims of this scam are getting hurt.  Not only are they throwing their money away, they are also on an emotional roller-coaster getting their hopes up, only to have them dashed when the con-artist announces that they need more money to perform a “stronger spell.”

As I was writing this article, a fellow Lightworker shared a distressing story about a woman she met who had given over $70,000 to a psychic that promised to find the woman’s true love by casting a love spell.

The victim of the scam is a highly intelligent and educated woman with a flourishing career.   But the fake psychic was able to find her weak spot and prey on it.

Warning:

Just like in the first psychic scam we discussed, you want to be leery if you hear the words curse or spell.

Every person on this planet is in charge of their own actions – we don’t have power over others.  If someone promises that they can make another person do something (such as fall in love with you), it’s a scam.

I’m composing this article in the hopes of keeping individuals from being ripped off by a typical psychic trick procedure. I get numerous messages from individuals who succumb to this trick and need to know whether they got ripped off or not. Here is how by which the situation typically goes down.

You go to a cheap psychic, the kind that charge like $5 or $10.  You think, “What the heck?  It’s only a few bucks.”  You listen as the psychic tells you astoundingly accurate things about yourself.  But at the end of the reading, this con artist tells you that there is a dark energy around you, that you are cursed, or that something terrible is about to befall you, but for $200 they can remove this dark energy/curse and heal you.  Frightened, you pony up the money, the “psychic” performs a flashy ritual (chanting, candles, arm waving, etc.) and tells you that you’re cured.  Or she might tell you to check in with her in a week to see if the energy is clear.  If you actually do go back to her, at the next meeting you’ll be told the negative energy is much stronger than she thought and it’s going to cost $3,000 to clear it.  It’s at this point that I hope you have a moment of clarity and call the police on her, but sadly some people do fall for this scam.

The people who write to me say, “But she was so accurate.  She told me all kinds of things about my life that were true, so why wouldn’t I trust her that I was cursed?”  And that’s why this scam works.  Sometimes the con artist is actually a gifted psychic but is simply a darkworker, using her real abilities to scam people out of their money because it’s easier and faster than giving a real reading one time to a client she may never see again.  In other cases, the person isn’t using intuitive abilities at all but is instead using cold reading techniques to fish for information and make claims that are pretty much true for everyone.  You must be on guard for this.

I was telling someone on our discussion forums recently that in the more than 1500 professional readings I’ve done for people, I’ve encountered perhaps a dozen or less people who were actually being “haunted” by a negative energy or had a negative entity attachment.  In all cases, I taught those clients how to clear the situation on their own and had them check in with me in a week to make sure it was gone, all at no extra charge.  For those who couldn’t clear it on their own, I cleared it for them at no charge.  If someone is actually being haunted, it’s best if they use their own power to clear it, otherwise they’re giving their power away to the psychic or the thing haunting them.  I empower people to raise their vibration so negative energy sloughs off of them.

You may be thinking, “I would never fall for something like that.  I wouldn’t go to a cheap psychic.”  Watch out for the freebie too.  Sometimes these con artists will go up to people in a crowd like at a mall or grocery store, selecting people they believe to be gullible or low in personal power.  They’ll say something like “The spirits are telling me you’re having a rough time in life right now and I just wanted to tell you that things are going to get much better soon.”  The mark, sensing no scam in progress because no money has changed hands says, “Why  yes, I am feeling challenged.  Life is so hard.  It’s all out of control.”  The con artist reels you in with more generic information designed to get you to trust them (after all, they’re not getting paid) and at the end tells you that your big problem is this curse or dark entity attachment and that they feel sorry for you.  You say, “Oh my goodness, I didn’t know.  Is that something you can help me with?”  The con hedges a little and says, “Um, well, yes sure.  I mean I could clear that up for you in a few minutes, but I charge $200 for that service.”  You eagerly fork over the cash and you’re done, conned hook, line, and sinker.  You tell your friends what happened and they tell you that you got scammed.  You protest, saying, “No, he didn’t ask me for any money, he just gave me a free reading and I was the one who asked him to clear the curse for me.”  It’s too late.

A reputable psychic empowers her clients and conveys honest information during a reading.  An ethical psychic does not use fear to control her client into spending more and more money with them for false rituals, charms, and curse removal.  Be cautious and aware out there.  Reputable psychics will charge a fair price for their service based on skill and demand; not a super low price designed to get you on the hook for more expensive services.

Get referrals to a great psychic from people that you trust.  Read testimonials to help determine if a psychic is legitimate.

As in any industry, there are real professionals with real skills out there using their abilities for nefarious purposes.  Be on guard so you don’t fall victim to this common psychic scam.  In the process, don’t assume all psychics are frauds, charlatans, and scam artists.  Find a psychic aligned with the light, who seeks to empower you to make good decisions that will benefit you and humanity.