Because of this difficulty in distinguishing between the communication of a belief system, and communicating (channeling) on behalf of a spirit to obtain the transfer of property, cases of fraud by psychics and spiritualists are normally only prosecuted as civil recovery and/or criminal cases when: the fees charged to the victim/client for such services are significantly outside of acceptable ranges charged by licensed psychologists, therapists or religious advisors; and/or the psychic and spiritualist demands the transfer of money, jewellery or other personal property from their victim to prevent some form of harm or to obtain some form of benefit, with a promise to return which does not occur; and/or the psychic and spiritualist demands their victim pay for their lifestyle.

Breach of trust is often an aspect of fraud prosecutions against psychics and spiritualists. By obtaining the trust of victims/clients, the spiritualist or psychic often obtains not only an unfettered view of the person’s vulnerabilities, but also information about their financial assets and resources. When, over time, the spiritualist or psychic obtains control of their victim’s/client’s state of well-being, the opportunity to extort and psychologically coerce the transfer of money, property and lifestyle arises.

At Investigation Counsel PC, we are familiar with investigating and litigating psychic and spiritualist frauds, and we welcome you to contact us to discuss an investigation and a recovery plan.