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Historical Frauds

The Generational Curse Removal Scheme

The oldest and most financially devastating fraud in the industry, where a psychic claims the client's misfortune is caused by a dark curse that only expensive rituals can lift.

The Deep Dive

Unlike cold reading, which is a conversational trick, the curse removal scam is outright extortion. The psychic identifies a vulnerable client—usually someone grieving a breakup, a death, or financial ruin. The psychic performs a standard reading, but suddenly gasps and claims they sense a 'dark energy' or a 'generational curse' placed on the client's family. They offer to remove it, but claim the ritual requires expensive materials (candles, crystals, or Rolex watches to 'absorb the negative energy'). Over weeks or months, the psychic escalates the demands, claiming the curse is stronger than anticipated, ultimately draining the victim of tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars.

How to Spot It

This scam is easily identifiable by its two-step structure: 1) The diagnosis of an invisible, unprovable negative entity or curse. 2) The demand for an additional, off-platform payment to resolve it. If an advisor ever says, 'Your aura is blocked, send me $500 on Venmo so I can light a special candle for you,' you are being scammed.

The Skeptic's Verdict

Reputable psychic networks explicitly ban curse removal services and off-platform payments. If an advisor on Keen, Kasamba, or California Psychics attempts to solicit money for a 'cleansing ritual' outside of the platform's standard per-minute billing structure, report them immediately. Real spiritual guidance empowers you; it does not hold you hostage.