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8/8/2019 2010 Psychic Fair CPB Letter Public http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/2010-psychic-fair-cpb-letter-public 1/1 November 17, 2010 Mindy A. Bockstein, Chairperson and Executive Director New York State Consumer Protection Board 5 Empire State Plaza Albany, NY 12223-1556 Ms. Bockstein: OGS recently held a "psychic" fair on the concourse level of the New York State Empire State Plaza. Despite having what is referred to as the quack Miranda warning ("for entertainment purposes only"), this event promoted and financially assisted individuals who earn their living deceiving innocent people. It is one thing to have approximately 10 psychics on site, it is something entirely on a whole new level of irresponsibility to have approximately 2-3 "medical intuitives" shucking their harmful nonsense within sight of the Department of Health! While it is almost certain that traditional "psychics" provide medical "advice", “medical intuitives” specialize in instructing innocent people about their medical problems. It is more than likely that someone, who doesn't know better and who goes to these "professionals", is going to get detrimental and possibly fatal advice. This exact scenario almost certainly happened on October 26 th and 27 th . Additionally, there were people on site who were selling "energy healing" crystals, acetate "energy focusers", and "Native American" magnetic jewelery – all of which claimed would cure or treat a variety of conditions. I have previously written OGS and CPB (2006) about these false claims being sold on State property. It is disturbing to see that OGS continues to promote this function and the CPB has done nothing to protect New York citizens in this regard. New York State is complicit in endorsing these unproven, dangerous, and unscientific beliefs through its inaction. There is absolutely no evidence that any of the "energy" items, magnets, psychics, or "medical intuitives" can perform what the claim they can. It doesn't matter that "for entertainment purposes only" is placed on the poster promoting the event. An anemic disclaimer does not approach even basic protection from fraud. Everyone with a booth was trying to sell something real and, as such, was defrauding the consumer. Additionally, if someone was to take their advice it could be possible they would not seek professional assistance and experience harm. The CPB must put an end to this event being held on State property. Sincerely, Myron Getman 100 McChesney Ave., K-2 Troy, NY 12180 (518) 966-2665 [email protected] cc: Office of General Services, Attorney General's Office, Times Union, Troy Record
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Transcript of 2010 Psychic Fair CPB Letter Public
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November 17, 2010
Mindy A. Bockstein, Chairperson and Executive Director
New York State Consumer Protection Board
5 Empire State Plaza
Albany, NY 12223-1556
Ms. Bockstein:
OGS recently held a "psychic" fair on the concourse level of the New York State Empire State
Plaza. Despite having what is referred to as the quack Miranda warning ("for entertainment
purposes only"), this event promoted and financially assisted individuals who earn their living
deceiving innocent people.
It is one thing to have approximately 10 psychics on site, it is something entirely on a whole new
level of irresponsibility to have approximately 2-3 "medical intuitives" shucking their harmful
nonsense within sight of the Department of Health! While it is almost certain that traditional
"psychics" provide medical "advice", “medical intuitives” specialize in instructing innocent peopleabout their medical problems. It is more than likely that someone, who doesn't know better and
who goes to these "professionals", is going to get detrimental and possibly fatal advice. This
exact scenario almost certainly happened on October 26 th and 27th.
Additionally, there were people on site who were selling "energy healing" crystals, acetate
"energy focusers", and "Native American" magnetic jewelery – all of which claimed would cure
or treat a variety of conditions. I have previously written OGS and CPB (2006) about these false
claims being sold on State property. It is disturbing to see that OGS continues to promote this
function and the CPB has done nothing to protect New York citizens in this regard. New York
State is complicit in endorsing these unproven, dangerous, and unscientific beliefs through its
inaction.
There is absolutely no evidence that any of the "energy" items, magnets, psychics, or "medical
intuitives" can perform what the claim they can. It doesn't matter that "for entertainment
purposes only" is placed on the poster promoting the event. An anemic disclaimer does not
approach even basic protection from fraud. Everyone with a booth was trying to sell something
real and, as such, was defrauding the consumer. Additionally, if someone was to take their
advice it could be possible they would not seek professional assistance and experience harm.
The CPB must put an end to this event being held on State property.
Sincerely,
Myron Getman
100 McChesney Ave., K-2
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 966-2665
cc: Office of General Services, Attorney General's Office, Times Union, Troy Record
