Are you a bit worried about being "suckered" by a fake psychic reading? Fret not.....you are NOT alone! As a matter of fact, even for those of us who have had numerous readings over the years, and are BIG fans of the transformation power of psychic readings overall, we are still a bit cautious and concerned about getting "scammed", especially when hiring a new service or individual intuitive.

So what are the types of techniques you should be on guard for when you call (or visit) a new site or service?

Cold Reading Techniques: What are they? Leading questions. Curiosity questions. (a good psychic won't be "curious" during a reading, and will instead focus on "yes" or "no", or other non intrusive or manipulative back and forth dialog) Long periods of SILENCE. (many cold readers are taught that during silence....the "sitter" being you, will start to talk just because they are uncomfortable!) The good news is, once you recognize cold reading techniques being practiced, they really aren't that hard to identify, and ignore accordingly. (and move on to someone more ethical, honest and talented)

Body Language Tells: Your body language can often tell volumes about who you are.....even without you having to say a word! This is one of the reasons we prefer phone readings, or other "filters" which can remove this obstacle all together. But the bottom line is, in person....fidgeting, moving nervously, hair tugging, eye rolling and MORE are all signs that a "fake psychic" can use to get into your head, even when you haven't moved your lips an inch!

The Bottom Line?

Awareness is everything.  Simply having your finger on the "pulse" of what someone you SHOULDN'T trust will be doing, technique wise, can turn what could be a dubious and deceptive reading into something you'll NEVER forget!  (and when you get an amazing reading that "crushes it", it's certainly is a most memorable experience for sure!)