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Canada's Last Witch Trial
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From tarot cards to energy readings, Dorie and Samantha Stevenson promised their clients good fortune and happiness. Sadly, that’s not what they received. Listen now to learn how these two self-proclaimed psychics convinced their clients to give up their possessions for potential prosperity.
This podcast is brought to you by Better Business BureauGreat Westand Pacific. The BBB has helped consumers find trustworthy businesses for over 100 years. With resources like Scam Tracker and online business records, finding trust in the marketplace is easier than ever. Visit BBB.org for more information
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Resources for this episode can be found here:
Story research: Canada's last witch trials: Women accused of fake witchcraft - BBC News, In Canada, pretending to be a witch is a punishable offense - The Boston Globe, The Halloween Special – Witchcraft in Canada | Unwritten Histories
Psych: (PDF) Principles of Persuasion in Social Engineering and Their Use in Phishing (researchgate.net)
BBB Resources: Impostor Scams: Who’s Really Contacting You? (bbb.org), BBB.org/scamtracker
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Manage episode 313620077 series 3278348
From tarot cards to energy readings, Dorie and Samantha Stevenson promised their clients good fortune and happiness. Sadly, that’s not what they received. Listen now to learn how these two self-proclaimed psychics convinced their clients to give up their possessions for potential prosperity.
This podcast is brought to you by Better Business BureauGreat Westand Pacific. The BBB has helped consumers find trustworthy businesses for over 100 years. With resources like Scam Tracker and online business records, finding trust in the marketplace is easier than ever. Visit BBB.org for more information
For more information on these stories, follow us on Instagram. @SwindledandPsyched
Resources for this episode can be found here:
Story research: Canada's last witch trials: Women accused of fake witchcraft - BBC News, In Canada, pretending to be a witch is a punishable offense - The Boston Globe, The Halloween Special – Witchcraft in Canada | Unwritten Histories
Psych: (PDF) Principles of Persuasion in Social Engineering and Their Use in Phishing (researchgate.net)
BBB Resources: Impostor Scams: Who’s Really Contacting You? (bbb.org), BBB.org/scamtracker
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