How We Review Psychic Sites

At PsychicAwareness.org we don’t just “read the brochure” and copy-paste what the networks want you to hear.
We spend our own money, book real paid readings, and put every platform through the exact same 27-point testing protocol we’ve refined since 2016.

Here is the exact step-by-step process we follow for every single psychic site that appears on our recommended list:

1. Mystery Shopping with Real Money
– We create new accounts as regular customers (never using press or affiliate logins).
– We make a real deposit (minimum €/$/£20–50) using different payment methods (credit card, PayPal, crypto, etc.).
– We claim the welcome offer exactly the same way you would.

2. Advisor Quality & Accuracy Testing (the heart of our review)
– Every reviewer books at least 3–5 paid readings across different categories (love, career, mediumship, tarot, astrology).
– We use the same personal questions across multiple platforms so we can directly compare accuracy and depth.
– Readings are recorded (with advisor consent) and later blind-rated by 2–3 team members for insight, empathy, ethics and “did it feel real?”.

3. Customer Support Response Test
– We contact support 3 separate times (live chat, email, phone if available) with real questions.
– We measure first-response time, resolution time, and friendliness.

4. Withdrawal & Refund Policy Test
– We request at least one real withdrawal (or refund if the reading was unsatisfactory).
– We time how long the money actually hits the account and note any hidden fees.

5. Platform Usability & Mobile Experience
– Tested on desktop, iPhone, and Android devices.
– We check how easy it is to find advisors, filter by specialty, see pricing upfront, and read reviews.

6. Pricing Transparency Check
– Are per-minute rates clearly shown before you enter the reading?
– Are there hidden “connection fees” or membership traps? We expose them.

7. Ethical Standards & Red Flags
– Cold-reading tactics, fear-mongering, curse removal scams, or pressure to buy expensive “cleansings” = instant removal from our recommendations.
– We verify the network’s licensing, ownership, and complaint history.

8. Ongoing Monitoring
Even after a site is listed as “Top Rated”, we continue testing every 60–90 days. If standards drop, we downgrade or remove them immediately (this has happened several times).

Who Does the Testing?
Our core review team consists of:
– Former customer-support managers from two of the biggest psychic networks
– Professional tarot readers and astrologers with 15+ years of experience
– Long-time spiritual-seekers who have spent thousands on readings over the years

We know exactly what a genuine reading feels like — and what a scam feels like.