The practitioner seeks you out in a time of trouble. For example, if you have placed a newspaper ad regarding a missing pet or lost property, or if you have experienced a crime or family tragedy that received publicity, someone may call claiming to have psychic knowledge that can help you. These people will often claim to have worked with the police in the past, but such claims are usually false or greatly exaggerated.
People pretending to be psychic often prey on parents of missing children.
These messages are actually sent to thousands of people. The practitioner attempts to isolate you from friends and family by convincing you that someone close to you is plotting against you. You are told that you or someone close to you needs an exorcism. The readings always have many more negative messages than positive ones. The practitioner often hints at danger or makes statements that leave you feeling anxious or frightened.