How to Spot A Fake Psychic-Changing the “Imitation” Psychic Paradigm

How can you spot a fake psychic?

Be wary of a psychic who tells you exactly what you want to hear and leaves you feeling almost intoxicated after the call, or who says you have a curse that only they can remove for a price. If it sounds too good to be true, most likely it is. The proof is really in the reading and its outcomes, and in developing a relationship with a few trusted advisers who have connected with you and whose insights have proven accurate for you.

The psychic industry is replete with con artists and fakes. Who is really on the other end of your telephone or behind your computer screen?

How do fake psychics get you hooked?

After conducting psychic readings, numerology readings and tarot card readings for over 20 years now, I have gained a definite perspective, not only as an adviser but as a client. As a client, after getting psychic readings from dozens of so-called psychic advisers, I have been able to see exactly how psychics who are not real work their magic.

I'm sure you have heard by now that many fake psychics use scripts and certain formats in conducting their psychic readings, but for the most part, what they tell you to get you hooked is really simple. If after getting a psychic reading you find yourself feeling almost intoxicated, then they have done their job superbly. To be told that the one you love loves you, and that you will marry them and be together for the rest of your life, is intoxicating.

They give you hope that keeps you calling and calling, until you see that you have been lied to. You begin to face reality, the truth sinks in, and you realize that what they said was not true when they said it, nor will it ever turn out to be true. You will find yourself hurt and disillusioned beyond the ordinary disillusionment of your own life's complications. You may even find yourself broke or in debt.

It's unconscionable that people could prey on others' vulnerabilities and pain in this way. But that is exactly what they do. And in the end, there is only more pain, and the inevitable distrust of psychics.

Why are there so many fake psychics on networks?

You have to understand the origins and purpose of psychic networks. Their job is to make lots of money, not to help you. Granted, there are real psychics who are gifted and working on psychic network lines, but I have found that most of the people working as psychic advisers are not real at all.

It's this "fake" paradigm, which has its roots in the first phone psychic networks, that dominates the public's perception, and legitimate scrutiny is reasonable. But real psychics around the globe are out there. Until the day an adviser's authenticity can be confirmed by their credentials, as it is for any professional practitioner, make it your business to find a reliable way of determining who is real and who is not.

Can you trust a psychic's feedback and ratings?

You may frequent sites where the adviser is given feedback after your call. This is a good thing, but it is not foolproof. I have seen fake psychics with almost perfectly glowing feedback that goes on and on for pages.

You may wonder why this occurs. Simple. After you hear exactly what you want to hear, or have what you want to believe verified, this is where that intoxication comes in: you tend to reflect your glorious feelings with equally glowing feedback! But when things don't happen the way you were told, you never come back. So others following in your footsteps will call this adviser because they too want to believe. Another thing to watch out for is fake feedback, a tactic fakes also use to fool you.

On sites where feedback is left, an authentic psychic adviser has to have a very high level of integrity to be comfortable telling the truth, whatever the client wants to hear. If the psychic does not tell them what they want to hear, the client may leave very bad comments and a bad rating. It's the price you pay for being real. In my experience, when I tell a client something they didn't want to hear, for the most part they don't leave any comments. They will most likely go find another psychic who will reflect their own feelings about the situation. A reading can be truthful AND uplifting, but you have to be ready to hear the truth.

So how do you know who is real and who is not based on feedback? That is not to say an authentic psychic won't have great feedback. They do, but sometimes they will also receive bad ratings mixed in with the good. Honestly, it's very hard to tell. So be careful of perfect feedback. It's not always an accurate gauge of a psychic adviser's true abilities, except, of course, their ability to fleece you out of your dollars. And consistently bad feedback is a good indication that the adviser is probably just very bad and should think about going into another line of work.

Why might a real psychic not connect with you?

Even if you are speaking with a gifted, authentic psychic, you and that particular psychic may not connect well. That is different from the psychic being fake.

There are many reasons why a particular psychic may not connect with you. They may not be rested and ready to take calls, or you may not be relaxed and ready to receive truthful information, or in some other way you may be blocking the flow of what is being channeled, which skews the information on either side. Psychic readings are not an exact science. Intuition is relied upon to conduct an accurate reading, and the reading goes much better when both the psychic adviser and client are relaxed and ready to receive.

I personally find it difficult to connect with a client who wants to hear a certain thing, and I have many times experienced a client trying to guide the reading. So see your authentic psychic adviser as someone who wants to help you, and be ready to assist in the flow of information.

How many psychics are fake?

Spotting a fake psychic is not impossible, and neither is finding the right psychic. But if there were a way to measure how many fakes are out there, I would be willing to bet that most are not real, due in large part to large networks hiring script readers. It's unfortunate, but through observation and experience, I feel this to be true.

What is the oldest trick in the book?

One of the oldest tricks in the book, and something that continues to surprise me because people are continually taken in, is when a psychic tells you someone has put a curse on you, or there is a negative block on you that only they can remove for some exorbitant price. HANG UP! Say goodbye, because this person could not care less about you or your problems. Psychic parlors are notorious for this kind of activity. It is not real: not the curse, and not the psychic.

What is the worst kind of unethical psychic?

I have heard many horror stories about unethical psychic readers. The worst kind of psychic I have come across is the one who has real psychic talent but uses what they see about a person to manipulate them, causing them to become dependent. They tell people that they can make a thing happen, when in actuality the thing would happen anyway, and they swindle money from ordinary people who may be vulnerable.

These people are dangerous. In every walk of life, there are malignant souls who prey on others, and the same applies here. They are out there, so be aware. Rule of thumb: if they ask you for thousands of dollars to "fix" your problem, they are after the money. They can't help you at all.

Why is it worth taking the time to find the right psychic?

I have always believed that a good doctor, a good mechanic and a good psychic are all professionals worth taking the time to assess. Look at their skill, experience and credentials to see if they are the one for you. There is nothing more satisfying than actually making a positive difference in someone's life and having them continue to call over many years. A walking, talking testimonial is very gratifying for this psychic adviser.