Beliefs in paranormal experiences such as psychic predictions have become as popular as religion. Some people believe wholeheartedly that there are people able to read their thoughts and predict their future. Others swear off psychic or paranormal phenomena as nonsense or scams.
Whether you believe in genuine psychic predictions or not, there are definitely those who use it as an illegal moneymaking scheme. These can prey on genuine believers, gullible people or even nonbelievers. These charlatans can use a number of tricks to get people to divulge personal information or give over money or valuables.
Stereotypical paranormal people often espouse new age values. Be wary of the psychic whose office appears as if it was transported straight from the sixties. Excessive amounts of crystals, beads and tribal prints may be overcompensating for a lack of actual psychic ability.
Do not give detailed personal information under any circumstances. Give your full name and birth date if necessary. There is absolutely no reason to give your Social Security Number (SSN) or home address.
Some fake psychics use cold reading to appear to have extraordinary insight. They typically begin by stating a general fact and gauging the customer's reaction. A simple nod or turn of the head can let them know whether they are right or wrong. Body language and gestures will guide the so-called psychic in making predictions.
Your own intuition will often tell you if there is something untrustworthy about the psychic. The psychic may also begin to state information about you that is contradictory, unfamiliar or too general. In this case, you can stop the reading and leave immediately. You may still need to pay the fees of the psychic. Most will refuse to accept payment if the session was not too long. Some, particularly those perpetuating the scam for money, will insist on getting paid.
Whatever the reason, most people will probably try or participate in psychic predictions at least once in their lives. It may be on a dare, a whim or in the midst of personal problems that they want fresh insight on.
Whether you believe in genuine psychic predictions or not, there are definitely those who use it as an illegal moneymaking scheme. These can prey on genuine believers, gullible people or even nonbelievers. These charlatans can use a number of tricks to get people to divulge personal information or give over money or valuables.
Stereotypical paranormal people often espouse new age values. Be wary of the psychic whose office appears as if it was transported straight from the sixties. Excessive amounts of crystals, beads and tribal prints may be overcompensating for a lack of actual psychic ability.
Do not give detailed personal information under any circumstances. Give your full name and birth date if necessary. There is absolutely no reason to give your Social Security Number (SSN) or home address.
Some fake psychics use cold reading to appear to have extraordinary insight. They typically begin by stating a general fact and gauging the customer's reaction. A simple nod or turn of the head can let them know whether they are right or wrong. Body language and gestures will guide the so-called psychic in making predictions.
Your own intuition will often tell you if there is something untrustworthy about the psychic. The psychic may also begin to state information about you that is contradictory, unfamiliar or too general. In this case, you can stop the reading and leave immediately. You may still need to pay the fees of the psychic. Most will refuse to accept payment if the session was not too long. Some, particularly those perpetuating the scam for money, will insist on getting paid.
Whatever the reason, most people will probably try or participate in psychic predictions at least once in their lives. It may be on a dare, a whim or in the midst of personal problems that they want fresh insight on.
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