Anonymous User from WOODLAND HILLS, CA

February 2, 2024 at 12:00 AM

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In late November 2023, I encountered Laura Marks, a psychic, at the Topanga vintage flea market. Initially attracted to her services for a seemingly modest fee of $25. This encounter quickly escalated into a series of events where I was told I needed various cleansings and protections for myself and my family, for which the costs dramatically increased over time. Despite my initial hesitation, I was persuaded by the urgency and gravity of the predictions made about my family's well-being and my financial stability. Over the course of less than a month, I found myself paying over $30,000, driven by a mix of fear, hope, and the promise of these issues being resolved. My journey began with a basic reading, after which Laura insisted on the necessity of a cleansing session priced at $400. Trusting her expertise, I complied, hoping for positive outcomes. However, this session was merely the beginning of an escalating series of demands for money based on increasingly dire predictions about my and my family's well-being. Laura claimed I was afflicted by multiple "evil eyes," posing imminent threats to my mother's health, my brother's sobriety, and my personal financial and business stability. She asserted that a substantial additional payment was essential to avert these calamities. Her tactics were persuasive and preyed on my vulnerabilities, convincing me to prioritize these payments over my financial health. The financial demands rapidly increased, with Laura asserting each payment was the last. Yet, each resolution was followed by a new, more expensive crisis. By mid-December, I had paid more than $15,000, Laura's insistence on the urgency and necessity of these payments, despite my clear financial distress and the emotional toll it was taking, was relentless. The culmination of these events was a request for an additional $16,000 which I paid, then followed by a final demand for $6,500 more, which I could not fulfill. In a desperate bid to settle my perceived debt, I offered a Gucci purse, a personal item of significant sentimental value, as a last resort. Reflecting on this experience, I am left with profound disappointment and financial ruin. The promises of resolution and protection were never fulfilled, and the cost to me extended far beyond the financial. The psychological impact of being manipulated into such fear and desperation has been deeply damaging. I share my story in the hope that it will serve as a cautionary tale for others. It's crucial to approach such services with skepticism and to seek support when faced with demands that seem designed to exploit financial and emotional vulnerability. My experience underlines the importance of regulatory scrutiny for services that have the potential to harm consumers in profound ways.
(818) 340-4041
19644 Victory Blvd Woodland Hills, CA 91364
psychicreader-ca.com - [domain information]

Anonymous User from Tujunga, California

March 27, 2023 at 2:08 PM

818-340-9150 reported as a Robocall. Received on March 24, 2023 at 2:54 PM.

Anonymous User from , CA

December 5, 2022 at 1:08 PM

818-340-5700 reported as a Live Voice or Other. Received on December 5, 2022 at 10:08 AM.
Call for Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends

Anonymous User from , CA

June 15, 2022 at 12:41 PM

818-340-1894 reported as a Robocall. Received on June 15, 2022 at 12:00 AM.
Call for Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends

Anonymous User from , CA

June 15, 2022 at 12:40 PM

818-340-1720 reported as a Robocall. Received on June 15, 2022 at 12:00 AM.
Call for Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends

Anonymous User from Los Angeles, CA

May 10, 2021 at 11:28 PM

800-880-0004 reported as a Live Voice. Received on May 10, 2021 at 4:01 PM.
Unwanted call for unknown
Caller ID indicated they called from 818-340-7333
Contacted via Wireless (cell phone/other mobile device)

Anonymous User from None, CA

March 3, 2021 at 7:58 AM

None reported as a Abandoned Calls. Received on March 3, 2021 at 10:38 AM.
Unwanted call for unknown
Caller ID indicated they called from 818-340-8910
Contacted via Wired

Anonymous User from , CA

December 30, 2014 at 1:08 AM

818-340-5999 reported as a Live Voice. Received on December 29, 2014 at 3:50 PM.
Telemarketing (including do not call and spoofing) for unknown
Contacted via Wireless (cell phone/other mobile device)