How to Spot a Fake Psychic

How do you know that your psychic isn’t a fake? With no board certification needed to confirm legitimacy or an official governing body, then anyone can claim to be a clairvoyant. However, you can take precautions to avoid being duped. Read on to learn how to spot a fake psychic.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Good intuition
• Observational skills

1. The Better Business Bureau can be an excellent resource. Be cautious if your psychic has a complaint with the Better Business Bureau. Check with the Better Business Bureau and if the psychic you are considering has a "D" rating or lower then the psychic has had complaints and just might be a phony. The Better Business Bureau does not determine whether a psychic is real or not but they can provide insight into potential problems.
2. Question when your psychic wants extra money because you have been "cursed." One common swindle of phony psychics is to claim during your reading that the reason for your misfortune is because you have a curse. The psychic then claims that they can remove the curse if you are willing to pay for some special ingredients or a spiritual consult.
3. Raise a red flag if your psychic guarantees you will get a reading. There are no guarantees in life and even less in the paranormal world. Understand that most psychics will tell their clients that they may not be able to get a reading from their session.
4. Show concern if your psychic promises that you will find love. If a psychic is guaranteeing that they can help you find love then they maybe making money by preying on the lonely. A true psychic will not promise to help find someone happiness.
5. Don't fall into the money trap. Question the motives if your psychic promises wealth. If a psychic is promising that they will make something happen for you whether finding wealth or luck they might be scamming you. Mediums and psychics don't actually make anything happen at all. In fact, they simply "read" the psychic energy that is present.
6. Know something is not quite right if a psychic asks for your Social Security number or other confidential information. This is a big warning sign. In the United States, your Social Security number is a vital and hopefully secure number that allow access to your private information.
7. Spot a phony if a psychic changes their phone number and other contact information. A psychic wants a good standing with the public and return customers. Staying in one place and using one phone number means the psychic has a respectable business.
8. Hesitate if your psychic asks you leading questions. A good psychic asks leading questions to gradually reveal your innermost thoughts to gain a better understanding of internal motivations. A fake psychic can do the same for emotional or financially manipulative reasons.
9. Balk if your psychic encourages dependence. If your psychic encourages you to consult them before making any decisions it maybe a means of controlling you. Be wary of allowing a psychic to have that much influence over your life.
10. Trust your instincts. If your instincts are telling you to be cautious, or if you just distrust someone, then it's probably a good idea to carefully reflect on what your intuition is telling you. If you feel the psychic you are considering is wrong for you then you are most likely right. Trust your gut, especially when it is telling you to be careful.

Tips & Warnings

• Always try to avoid dependence on psychic advice.