The emergence and trivialization of the use of the Internet and social networks has led to the propagation of information via these media, which are both omnipresent and often devoid of any control. It is undeniable that the practice of clairvoyance on social networks and on certain platforms represents a real risk. Not to mention that the damage and effects on the abused consultant can lead to the irreparable. You just need to survey your close circle to discover how many people have been confronted with clairvoyants, marabouts, self-proclaimed mediums operating remotely. And whose experience has often left a disappointing, even damaging memory. Honest professionals, as a result, also suffer collateral damage from the malicious acts of scammers. And this, especially since it seems difficult to sort things out because the legislation is vague regarding the exercise of the profession. The motivations that drive pseudo-psychics are multiple: ease, the promise of free, supposed credibility and astonishing results. However, behind the screens and phones, these fantasy sellers claim to have powerful gifts while promising free consultations and guaranteed results. But let’s be realistic, they would never work voluntarily to help their neighbor or ease torment by offering advice on their present or their future. It is an illusion that we must not give in to. But, it is clear that the state of weakness or anxiety in which a consultant finds himself, leads him inexorably to trust the first person who comes along as long as they promise him a bright future!
Irrational persuasion relies on seduction and manipulation to lead you to accept, or even submit to your interlocutor. By darkly describing your current situation with key phrases, such as “you are lost right now, your life is turned upside down, you are having trouble finding yourself, you will have a lot of trouble getting out of this…”, these psychics will offer solutions, promising to guide you towards the right path or the key to your problem. They use specific terminology to lure you into their net, while telling you that the consultation is completely free via a premium rate call. This experience, unsurprisingly, will cost you dearly. These so-called “virtual friends”, as one victim of these scams called them, are a real scourge.
The use of mental manipulation and various communication tools, such as the “Forer” or “Barnum” effect, also known as the subjective validation effect or personal validation effect, as well as cold reading - a technique which consists of making a person believe that we know what they think - generate fraudulent maneuvers, deception and lies. This media jungle makes sorting difficult. Vigilance is therefore more important than ever.
Not all psychics, mediums and astrologers are scammers, but intelligent screening is essential. We can never repeat it enough.
Yamina Gueham
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