Asking for Large Upfront Payments

How This Scam Works

Rather than per-minute or per-session billing, some readers request substantial upfront payments — often framed as retainers for an extended ritual, a multi-week spiritual programme, or a package of sessions said to address a deep-rooted issue. The framing creates urgency: "This work requires sustained energy over thirty days and cannot be interrupted," or "I can only take three clients for this type of intensive work." Once the full amount is paid, the client has limited leverage. Readers may become less responsive, deliver generic sessions, introduce new problems requiring additional payments, or disappear entirely. Large upfront payments are particularly common in curse removal, love spell, and energy clearing contexts. They exploit the client's emotional investment in the stated outcome and remove the natural accountability that per-session billing provides.

Red Flags to Watch For

These are the most reliable warning signs that a reader is using asking for large upfront payments tactics against you:

• Payment is requested in full before any service begins, with no refund provision
• The reader creates urgency by claiming limited availability or a narrow window for the work
• Payment methods requested are untraceable — wire transfer, cryptocurrency, or gift cards
• The package is described in vague terms without a clear breakdown of what is included
• Contact becomes less frequent or responsive after the full payment is received

What Legitimate Platforms Do Instead

Established psychic platforms do not facilitate large upfront lump-sum payments outside of their own billing systems. Reputable services charge per minute or per session, allowing clients to end a session at any time and control their total spend. Legitimate platforms hold advisor payments in escrow until after sessions are completed, giving clients recourse if a service is not delivered. Any advisor who requests payment outside the platform's system — directly to a personal account — is violating platform terms and should be reported immediately.

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