Complaint Review: Anna Miller

I was driving down Powell one day and noticed a sign that read "Psychic Readings". I was curious so I pulled over. The building was vacant, but a sign stated that they had moved and a phone number was provided. I figured that it was safe since it was a business in a busy commercial area. Getting ripped off didn't even cross my mind.

Needless to say, I called the number and got a hold of the psychic who said her name was Anna Miller. She told me she had a degree in Psychology and she had spoken at numerous conventions around the US. Of course, she made herself sound very professional and legitimate.

I went to see her at her new location which was at her house near Stark and 88th. I payed for a reading for $40, which seemed to go well. It all seemed very accurate and I was impressed.

She then told me that she could further help me with my problem for $85 if I provided her with my birthday and birthplace, as well as my boyfriends birthday and place and his mothers maiden name. I thought for a second that this seemed odd, but she was a very good scam artist and somehow I felt assured.

So, stupid as it sounds, I provided her with the info and gave her $85. She gave me a bag of some herbal bath salt and instructed me to take a bath later that evening. She claimed that through meditation, she would use me as a transistor in order to get through to my boyfriend while I was taking my bath.

She said she would be in contact with me the next day and work closely with me for the next 2 to 3 weeks. It was an extended session.

So I did as she said, but she didn't call the next day. I waited 3 days, still no call. So I left her a message and eventually she called back and made an appointment to meet. Then she stood me up. I called again. She made another appointment, and once again, stood me up. We played phone tag back and forth, still nothing was ever accomplished.

That was two months ago. I basically paid $85 for a bag of colored salt.

Last week on the news, a saw a police sketch of her with a story about how a psychic had ripped of a hispanic woman for $20,000. I tried to call the police, but the dispatcher wasn't familiar with the story and told me to contact the news department. I contacted KPTV, but they failed to call me back.

I know that I was ripped off for a small amount, but it's a shame to know that this woman is out there ripping off innocent people for sums of $20,000. I don't know why no one will help me.

Yesterday, I phoned her one last time and left a message stating that I didn't want any conflict and requested a refund for my $85. I hope to receive it within the next 2 weeks (doubtful, yes, but I'm remaining optomistic.)

If I don't receive it within 2 weeks, I plan on contacting the police and the Better Business Bureau or possibly ordering the RipOff Revenge book.

If anyone out there meets a hispanic-looking, hispanic-sounding psychic who claims to be Irish-Italian, watch out. You will most likely be ripped off.

Shayla
Portland, Oregon
U.S.A.