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Tribute to those who support INAD, against all odds. In a world where spirituality becomes a commodity, INAD stands out as a solid barrier against excesses, scams and questionable practices. For decades, this independent organization has worked tirelessly to structure, protect and restore noble meaning to the divinatory arts. Some clairvoyance professionals choose to join INAD not to shine, but to build. Discreet, rigorous, they are committed to giving real meaning to their practice, while respecting good practices and consumers. They build a framework…

Between abuse of credulity, insults, threats and psychological excesses, the world of online clairvoyance is increasingly worrying. Certain platforms, although completely identifiable, continue to serve as a playground for individuals who compete with lies, fantasized powers and empty promises. Investigation into a business which too often escapes any regulation. Clairvoyance has never been so accessible. A click, a nickname, a bank card: and here is the online “consultant”, ready to receive the revelations of a medium who presents himself as the…

·Self-employed people working on clairvoyance platforms in their sights According to information communicated to us recently: Some platforms qualify payments made to service providers as “commissions”. However, this terminology is not sufficient to define the legal nature of the relationship between the platform and the self-employed person. The tax authorities do not stop at the words used, they analyze the facts to determine if there is a link of subordination, a central criterion in the recognition of an employee employment contract. If this link of…

TikTok and Instagram are no longer simple entertainment platforms: they have become veritable supermarkets of mystical fraud, where clairvoyance charlatans engage in a frantic race for manipulation. Behind seductive nicknames and staging worthy of a bad horror film, these so-called “psychics” exploit the vulnerability of Internet users, transforming credulity into hard currency. The deception is total. False mediums, cardboard witches, improvised messengers from the beyond… They all play a role, a grotesque spectacle where feigned emotion replaces real…

INAD has warned the public against a new scam operating under the name “Sofia Aghilas”, a pseudo-medium who abuses the credulity of people in distress. This so-called clairvoyant uses fraudulent methods to convince her victims of her so-called exceptional occult power, thus extracting large sums from them. Misleading Advertising and Hidden Identity Contrary to the legal obligations of the Consumer Code, which require advertisers to provide transparent and verifiable information (name, address, telephone number), Sofia AGHILAS does not provide any data…

It is not uncommon to meet practitioners proclaiming themselves clairvoyants, mediums, experts in tarology, claiming to have mastered the interpretation of the tarot cards. However, it is important to emphasize that this practice requires much more than simple knowledge of the cards to be reliable and meaningful, especially when carried out remotely, via social networks or by telephone. Asking the question of how to predict the future of a third person remotely, without the possibility for the client to come into physical contact with the cards to imbue…

A scandalous and immoral manipulation In the world of clairvoyance, there are unfortunately individuals who, under cover of an often usurped supposed power, do not hesitate to announce the death of public figures – artists, political figures or others – to draw attention to themselves. This quest for visibility, often motivated by a desire for buzz and profits, is based on immoral and dangerous practices. These “merchants of misfortune” exploit the morbid curiosity of a certain public and play with the emotions of families and loved ones, already…

This week, INAD invites you to delve into a tale that is both captivating and intriguing, a work that will not fail to surprise you: Rencontre au Bar de la Régence, first volume of the Dark Chronicles of Komayō by Cyril Veltin. Through a rich and poetic plot, this novel explores the tenuous border between control and passion, reason and abandonment, by depicting the forgotten quest of a man facing his destiny. The character of Yoshirō embodies this fragile balance. Prisoner of a monotonous routine, his world turns upside down when he crosses paths with…

On behalf of the INAD team and on my own behalf, we send you our best wishes for 2025. May this year bring you serenity, success and fulfillment. We are also proud to announce the upcoming launch of the SPPAD (Professional Union of Practitioners of Divinatory Arts), which will represent and support practitioners in an ethical and quality approach. Thank you for your trust. Happy New Year to everyone. Youcef SISSAOUI

To those who, in pain and despair, seek a connection with missing loved ones: your suffering deserves respect and dignity. After a loss, it’s natural to want answers or comfort. However, some exploit this vulnerability for profit. Many so-called mediums use manipulative techniques: theatrical settings (dim lighting, candles, etc.), banal and generalized phrases like “He loved you very much but didn’t say it” or “There was a misunderstanding that you regret”. These phrases prompt clients to reveal details which the mediums then rephrase as messages from…

In recent years, occultism, a field once considered marginal and obscure, has experienced an unprecedented revival. Whether it is consulting psychics, reading tarot cards, participating in mystical meditation circles or even being interested in esoteric practices, occultism seems to respond to a thirst for answers and meaning in an increasingly uncertain world. This phenomenon raises profound questions about the need for spirituality, the search for connection with the unseen world, and the roots of our attraction to the inexplicable. The Parapsy show…

Since its creation in 1987, INAD has been actively committed to combating abuses and scams linked to occult and divinatory practices. INAD emphasizes the importance of protecting vulnerable people, often targeted by self-proclaimed clairvoyants, charlatans and individuals with questionable motivations. These merchants of illusion often exploit the psychological distress of more or less vulnerable people, in search of answers, aggravating their worry, their suffering… We remind you that victims of these abuses have several recourses to assert their…

Amélie Garcia & Master Delgado Alphonse (name changed), victim of a scam, wishes to warn against fraudulent practices orchestrated by two individuals operating in France and Belgium. These so-called “experts” in maraboutage and return of imaginary affection, known under the names of Amélie Garcia and Maître Delgado, are in reality nothing more than crooks exploiting the distress of vulnerable people to enrich themselves. In a period of great emotional torment, Alphonse sought help from “Master Delgado”, a false marabout like so many others who…

An individual known as David, aka “Nuit Sauvage…”, exploits the fragility and gullibility of certain Internet users on TikTok to extract money from them, claiming to possess miraculous powers. This man claims to have the ability to perform miracles, such as healing through simple contact and premonitory dreams. David claims to live in the forest and communicate with the spirits of the deceased, reinforcing his mystical image to better manipulate his audience. During his live broadcasts, he persuades his Internet users to make donations in exchange for…

WARNING Consumer customers, we would like to send you an important warning concerning certain dishonest practices which may be encountered in the field of clairvoyance and divinatory arts. Unfortunately, some practitioners, despite their initial commitment to the Charter of the profession initiated by the INAD (National Institute of Divinatory Arts), do not respect the elementary rules of honest practice and loyalty towards consumers. We deplore these behaviors which tarnish the image of clairvoyance and clairvoyants. A blatant example is that of…

In the current context where the question of regulating sectarian excesses is being discussed or will be discussed in the Senate, it would be essential to broaden our thinking to include the practices of the divinatory arts. Although article 4 of the bill examined on February 13 and 14 does not directly address this issue, it is essential to recognize the urgency of its treatment. The debates around article 4 highlighted the need to protect individuals from harmful influences, particularly in matters of health. However, it should be noted that the…

The world of divinatory arts faces its legal challenges The landscape of the divinatory arts is changing, but this rapid evolution is accompanied by unexpected legal challenges. As more people turn to these practices for help and comfort, a persistent legal vacuum threatens the legitimacy and safety of consultants. The proliferation of charlatans and unscrupulous dealers exploits the credulity of vulnerable people, giving rise to growing concerns within the profession itself. In this article, Me Stanislas PANON delves into current gaps in the regulation…

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…

Since the repeal of article R 34.7 in March 1994, which punished with the fine provided for 3rd class infractions those who make a profession of divining and prognosticating, or of explaining dreams, clairvoyance and the divinatory arts have been recognized as a profession in their own right. However, this recognition has not been accompanied by an adequate regulatory framework, thus leaving the profession largely devoid of control and supervision, which opens the way to abuse and scams, as well as the self-proclamation of titles such as medium,…