I can't believe so many people would blow so much money on these "readings." There's a sucker born every minute and 10 that will take advantage of them.
"The U.S. government said those “free” calls cost consumers about $1 billion. The Federal Trade Commission said the psychic service promised a free reading, but consumers calling a toll-free number were directed to a 900 number charging $4.99 per minute. The agency said nearly 6 million people made such calls and were charged an average of about $60 apiece."
https://www.thestar.com/entertainme...n-psychic-miss-cleo-dies-of-cancer-at-53.html
"The U.S. government said those “free” calls cost consumers about $1 billion. The Federal Trade Commission said the psychic service promised a free reading, but consumers calling a toll-free number were directed to a 900 number charging $4.99 per minute. The agency said nearly 6 million people made such calls and were charged an average of about $60 apiece."
https://www.thestar.com/entertainme...n-psychic-miss-cleo-dies-of-cancer-at-53.html