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Fraud Psychic Gets Exposed On Camera! (Original Post) Quixote1818 Jan 2016 OP
isn't "fraud psychic" a bit redundant? nt uhnope Jan 2016 #1
Usually - but not always. forest444 Jan 2016 #4
Really!? wolfie001 Jan 2016 #8
There are no "truly clairvoyant psychics." Archae Jan 2016 #9
I've met a few that are - but yes, for the most part only regarding the past. forest444 Jan 2016 #10
Nope. You were suckered. Archae Jan 2016 #11
Don't be presumptuous. forest444 Jan 2016 #14
Just like when I challenged the astrology buffs. Archae Jan 2016 #17
If they are so great they should enter James Randi's million dollar challenge Quixote1818 Jan 2016 #18
I've met 2 that were 840high Jan 2016 #13
Same here. Although the best ones I've met were Native American or South American. forest444 Jan 2016 #15
Wrong. HuckleB Feb 2016 #19
No. N/t Got it Jan 2016 #5
Yes. nt Quixote1818 Jan 2016 #6
Hahahah EdwardBernays Jan 2016 #2
These people are parasites. drm604 Jan 2016 #3
I could tell that "psychic" was pissed off. Archae Jan 2016 #7
she knew it would happen SoLeftIAmRight Jan 2016 #12
But it works on TV! Spitfire of ATJ Jan 2016 #16

forest444

(5,902 posts)
4. Usually - but not always.
Sun Jan 31, 2016, 07:05 PM
Jan 2016

I've met a few that are really astounding, although you typically have to go overseas to find them because here in the U.S. the really good ones (which, again, are few) are already in the employ of executives, intelligence, or politicians.

That said, they ones I've met all agree on this: that while truly clairvoyant psychics can see the past (sometimes down to fine detail), the future, as they themselves concede, is much harder to see because we can change our minds and thus change certain outcomes.

Archae

(46,325 posts)
9. There are no "truly clairvoyant psychics."
Sun Jan 31, 2016, 08:44 PM
Jan 2016

None whatsoever. Anywhere.

"Psychics" are either self-deluded, ("I got powers! You can't tell me otherwise!&quot or simply frauds. ("For xxx amounts of $$$, I'll tell the future!&quot

Every single one is a fake.

forest444

(5,902 posts)
10. I've met a few that are - but yes, for the most part only regarding the past.
Sun Jan 31, 2016, 09:06 PM
Jan 2016

The really good ones can give you a lot of insight into past events, especially those that still influence you to this day. It can really be worth your time, if you find a talented one (typically overseas).

The future, as they themselves concede, is much more difficult to see even for the most talented among them.

Archae

(46,325 posts)
11. Nope. You were suckered.
Sun Jan 31, 2016, 09:15 PM
Jan 2016

Either by someone who is deluded or a fraud.

Past events can easily be looked into, heck, just read a history book.

But every time, and I do mean EVERY time a "psychic" is asked to show some actual evidence of their "powers," they fail.
Every time.

forest444

(5,902 posts)
14. Don't be presumptuous.
Sun Jan 31, 2016, 09:29 PM
Jan 2016

If someone tells me they're looking into my past, and mention generalities or perhaps something fairly obvious, that would be one thing. If I had been referring to something like that, you would be right.

If I brought up specific events in your life, or in those closest to you, that I would have no way of knowing from a causal conversation with you, that would be something else wouldn't it. All the more so if I explained to you how they are still impacting you, or why a specific fork in your life turned out one way and not the other (something I'd have no way of knowing).

Look, as I pointed out in my first response here, I agree with you that many "psychics" really are frauds. I'm certainly not denying that.

But it would be a mistake to say that all such people are frauds; trust me, not all are.

Archae

(46,325 posts)
17. Just like when I challenged the astrology buffs.
Sun Jan 31, 2016, 10:36 PM
Jan 2016

"The guy was real! Trust me!"

Sure, yet when I challenge them?

Insults, evasions, everything but any evidence.

They all are frauds. Some actually believe in their own "powers," far more are in it for the $$$.

 

840high

(17,196 posts)
13. I've met 2 that were
Sun Jan 31, 2016, 09:24 PM
Jan 2016

very good. Both were gypsies. Both were cold readings. Never met them before.

forest444

(5,902 posts)
15. Same here. Although the best ones I've met were Native American or South American.
Sun Jan 31, 2016, 09:40 PM
Jan 2016

Last edited Sun Jan 31, 2016, 10:17 PM - Edit history (1)

When I travel overseas, I usually take time out to see one. While many use Tarot cards, the truly visionary ones don't seem to need anything at all other than your presence. Women are usually the best, in my experience.

Some are frauds, it's true; but they always give it away almost immediately.

Thanks for sharing, 840high. It's good to be open minded; skeptical, but open minded.

drm604

(16,230 posts)
3. These people are parasites.
Sun Jan 31, 2016, 06:56 PM
Jan 2016

They prey on grieving families, charge them hundreds or thousands of dollars, and give them lies and speculations in return.

Archae

(46,325 posts)
7. I could tell that "psychic" was pissed off.
Sun Jan 31, 2016, 07:35 PM
Jan 2016

She blew it completely, but you think she'll change her schtick? Hell no.

She probably makes a comfortable living charging for her "readings."

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