No meaningful financial disclosure regarding budget, expenses such as an independently audited financial statement. Unreasonable fear about the outside world, such as impending catastrophe, evil conspiracies and persecutions. There is no legitimate reason to leave, former followers are always wrong in leaving, negative or even evil. Former members often relate the same stories of abuse and reflect a similar pattern of grievances. A dramatic loss of spontaneity and sense of humor.
Former followers are at best-considered negative or worse evil and under bad influences.
They can not be trusted and personal contact is avoided. Safe groups and leaders will tell you more than you want to know. Don't be na ve, develop a good BS Detector. You can protect yourself from unsafe groups and leaders by developing a good BS detector. Check things out, know the facts and examine the evidence.