What is a psychic or clairvoyant scam?
A psychic or clairvoyant scam can come to you in many ways: through the post, in an email, by a telephone call or even face-to-face. There are a few different versions, but all of the scammers want to trick you into giving them your money. Generally, a psychic or clairvoyant scam will claim to know that you are in some sort of trouble and offer a solution. This ‘solution’ could be some winning lottery numbers, a lucky charm or the removal of a ‘curse’ or ‘jinx’. The scammer will tell you that they will help you in return for a fee. These kinds of scams can also result in you being approached by lottery scams (shortly after the psychic has sent you a list of winning lottery numbers, you receive a letter telling you that you’ve just won a lottery you’ve never heard of and do not remember entering). Scammers may also try and talk you into buying their ‘secret of wealth’ or other plans or ‘insights’ that they claim will bring you good fortune and money. The scammers make money by charging
