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Post details: Sunday Smackdown: Spiritualists Hurt By Ghost Busting Con Artists

04/20/08

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Sunday Smackdown: Spiritualists Hurt By Ghost Busting Con Artists

Our friend Andy alerted us to this situation in the United Kingdom where an entire religion is potentially being persecuted because of the wide extent of fraud artists out there. Please read "Spiritualists predict trouble as UK government targets their religion" and "There may be trouble ahead" for further information.

All of the potential fraudsters I have come across are not members of the Spiritualist church at all.....so it is not even a matter of them not policing their own. Nor do they (the Spiritualist Church) charge beyond a normal collection plate that you find in all churches of various religions.

While I do support consumer protection, this law may serve to injure good people by lumping them in with the paranormal con artists.

"Caveat Emptor" should be the rule of thumb in my opinion, and that means the consumer must take some responsibility as to finding out exactly what they are paying for, and deciding whether or not they are getting value for their money.

Also please realise that there are no such things as licensed or accredited ghost hunters. If someone makes that claim find out the where, and the how before opening your wallet, and do go to the police if you feel you have been the victim of fraud.

Again it is very unfortunate that a few very bad apples will spoil things for all.

What are your thoughts?

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