12/06/2025
That sounds like a clear case of exploitation disguised as spirituality. Selling a “spiritual ATM card” for $20 that disappears in six months is not only deceptive but also plays on people’s desperation or belief in miracles. It’s essentially a scam wrapped in religious or mystical language.
As for your question — “do you think the members are fools?” — it's more complex than just labeling them that. Many people fall for such things not because they’re unintelligent, but because they’re:
Desperate (financially or emotionally)
Hopeful for a breakthrough
Influenced by groupthink or religious authority
Unaware that they’re being manipulated
It's not about lack of intelligence; it's about vulnerability and manipulation. The real issue lies with those who create and profit from these schemes.
If you're writing or commenting about this, you might ask:
“How do we protect vulnerable people from spiritual fraud masked as faith?” That might spark a deeper and more constructive conversation.
