Fake Psychics Sell ‘Reincarnation’ Packages To Grieving Pet Owners For Up To RM1.8K
One psychic allegedly trawled a victim's social media posts to fabricate answers.
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In China, 'pet psychics' claiming to communicate with dead animals have scammed many grieving owners out of their money
According to South China Morning Post, citing Jimu News, these psychics charge between 128 yuan (about RM75) for five questions and 2,999 yuan (about RM1,760) for unlimited questions over six months.
A reincarnation package can cost up to 1,899 yuan (about RM1,116).
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Image via Pranidchakan Boonrom / PexelsMany owners said they were blocked after paying. One victim, Anran, was grieving the loss of her Beagle, Qiqi, when she was invited into a chat group for people who had lost their 'fur babies'
The psychic allegedly trawled the owner's social media posts to create fake answers.
Anran purchased a communication service and later an 899 yuan (about RM530) 'reincarnation' package.
She was told to pray daily until her dog appeared in a dream to reveal where it had been reborn.
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Image via Tomas Ryant / PexelsWhen Anran complained after weeks of no dreams, the psychic, Ling, claimed it was because her belief was not strong enough
Shortly after, Ling blocked her on social media.
Another user revealed that at least 20 victims in one group were scammed out of a total of 10,000 yuan (about RM5,900). Some have since filed police reports.
The racket has sparked disbelief online, with many shocked that people were falling for the scam.
