Detecting Fraud in Paranormal Cases

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Before we can treat any case as truly paranormal, we have to strip away the ordinary explanations. That means checking for natural causes, psychological factors, and—sometimes the hardest to accept—plain old fraud. In this post, we’ll start with fraud: the red flags that every investigator should watch out for when a case looks a little too mysterious.

Ruling out fraud first is not about being negative—it’s about making sure the case is built on facts, not tricks. It’s about protecting the integrity of the investigation. If we jump to the paranormal without careful checks, we risk building on false evidence, wasting time, and damaging the credibility of the field itself. By eliminating fraud early, we make sure that whatever remains unexplained truly deserves deeper, serious investigation.

These are the red flags to watch for, along with a checklist to guide your investigation. 


🚩 1. Too Good to Be True

  • Evidence that looks perfect = suspicious.

  • Real cases usually have gaps, struggles, or messy details.

🚩 2. Fame and Attention

  • Witness craves TV, news, or viral fame.

  • Over-eager for interviews → red flag.

🚩 3. Story Problems

  • Changing stories: details shift each time.

  • Vague answers: lots of “uh, I don’t remember.”

  • Evasive behavior: avoids direct questions.

  • Over-preparedness: shows up with ready-made “proof.”

🚩 4. Collaboration Issues

  • Won’t let other investigators verify evidence.

  • Refuses to work with a team.

🚩 5. Evidence Tampering

  • Photos/videos look edited.

  • Physical objects look staged.

  • “Too clean” or unnatural signs of paranormal activity.

🚩 6. Paper Trail

  • Refuses to sign written statements.

  • Hesitant = maybe hiding something.

🚩 7. Background Matters

  • Check history for previous hoaxes.

  • Known reputation-seekers = higher risk.

🚩 8. Verification Tools

✅ Quick Checklist for Investigators

  • Is the story consistent?

  • Is the evidence natural or staged?

  • Does the witness want fame?

  • Are they cooperative with others?

  • Did they sign their statement?

  • Any history of faking?

  • Did you cross-check with others and experts?

👉 Stay skeptical, but stay curious. When in doubt—verify, cross-check, and never rely on one source alone. Real mysteries hold up under pressure; fakes fall apart when tested.


- C.E.

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