When times are tough it's easy to be taken in by the scams.

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For all those who beleive and all those who wish they did. Beware of Fake Mediums and Psychics Are they the real deal - or a scam artist? Let’s begin by understanding what we are talking about. A psychic is someone who says they can read minds, has ESP (extra sensory perception) and has above normal mental powers, like someone who knows when the phone is about to ring or has a hunch something is about to happen. A medium is someone who claims to be able to contact and communicate with the spirits of dead people. A clairvoyant claims to be able to see, hear and sense things beyond what “normal” people can. It is important to realize that while some people may or may not actually have these gifts, there are some who will take advantage of poor trusting souls who are desperate to hear from a loved one who has passed on. Scam artists will often pose as psychics and suggest to these people that for a certain high sum of money, they will get a cash gift from the other side, get rid of bad luck or a curse they believe someone has put on them, or simply get a message from a loved one. Every year thousands of people lose thousands of dollars thanks to these con artists. Here are some warning signs: Stay away from: Psychics who tell you that you must repeatedly give them money and return for more readings to work on removing negative forces around you. Psychics that ask for personal information such as bank account numbers, the worth of your savings, your address, phone number, and so on. Psychics that sell you very expensive candles and protective talismans. Psychics who insist you keep your visits and dealings with them secret. Psychics who abuse you, make you feel like a bad person, harass you, or make you feel like without them you are not going to have a successful future. Anyone who asks for anything from you that makes you feel uneasy, strange, or uncomfortable. The bottom line? No one is 100% sure if those who say they are gifted truly are. One would certainly like to believe that there are good spirits and that our lost loved ones are in a special place. But while you are here, keep your head on straight and your feet firmly planted on this side of the veil – and be careful of whom you trust. 02 Dec, 2008 |Kate Leighton