Our Story
Welcome. We are a group of concerned citizens aware of the profieration of (sometimes seeminly benign) grifters and scammers, eg people offering healing services without appropriate training or credentials, MLMs (multi-level marketing) selling questionable products, online financial scams, people who claim to be hypnotists or psychics. Our goal here is to aggregate information about these kinds of scams and grifts (and let contributors report ones they've found) so they can be avoided and, if necessary, reported. We hope you find it helpful.
Learn the signs of a scam
Urgency or Pressure
Scammers try to make you act quickly before you think.
Common lines:
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“Act now or your account will be closed.”
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“Limited time offer!”
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“You must pay immediately.”
Legitimate companies almost never require instant action with no time to verify.
Deals That Are Too Good to Be True
Examples:
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$5,000 grant you never applied for
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Luxury items for 90% off
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Guaranteed investment returns
Heavy Use of Testimonials but No Verifiable Evidence
Look out for:
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Anonymous testimonials
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Screenshots of messages instead of real reviews
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Stories that can’t be verified
These are easy to fabricate.
Impersonation
They pretend to be trusted people or organizations such as:
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Banks
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Tech support
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Government agencies (like the Internal Revenue Service)
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Delivery services
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A friend or family member
Grandiose Claims of Transformation
Be wary if they promise things like:
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“I can reprogram your subconscious in one session.”
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“Guaranteed life transformation.”
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“I can eliminate trauma instantly.”
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“Hypnosis can cure any problem.”
Credentials That Sound Impressive but Are Meaningless
Many scammers invent credentials or use self-created certifications.
Examples:
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“Certified Master Transformation Coach”
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“International Hypnosis Expert”
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“Doctor of Spiritual Psychology” from an unaccredited school
Unlike licensed fields (psychology, therapy), coaching is mostly unregulated, so titles are easy to invent.
