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The sad reality about spiritual scammers

is that they exploit people's deepest vulnerabilities—grief, fear, love, and the search for meaning—to make money or gain power. These individuals or groups often masquerade as spiritual guides, psychics, witches, or healers, preying on those who are desperate for answers or healing. For a list of known scammers click here Here’s a breakdown of the tragic truth behind spiritual scammers:

1. They Exploit Vulnerability

Many people turn to spirituality in times of crisis—whether it’s the loss of a loved one, a painful breakup, financial struggles, or a general feeling of being lost in life. Scammers know this and use it to their advantage, offering false hope in exchange for money, devotion, or control.

For example:

A person grieving a lost loved one may be told that their spirit is trapped and must be "freed" for a fee.

Exposing Spiritual Scam Tactics: A Practitioner's Guide to Protecting Yourself

As a practitioner with over 17 years of experience in legitimate spiritual work, I've witnessed an alarming rise in spiritual scammers preying on vulnerable individuals. Today, I'm pulling back the curtain on their deceptive tactics to help you protect yourself and others.

Common Scam Tactics to Watch For:

1. Fear-Based Manipulation

- Creating panic about "curses" or "negative energy"

After three decades of practice and witnessing countless approaches to witchcraft, I've noticed one consistent truth: clarity breeds power. So let's start with clarity about what we're building here.

This week's focus:

Professional Ethics in Modern Practice Key Discussion Points:

1. Where do we draw the line between service and exploitation? 2. How do we maintain accountability in a field with no formal oversight?

3. What constitutes ethical marketing in spiritual services?

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