Fortune-teller charged in Montgomery County for defrauding two clients out of 0,000.

Authorities have charged two individuals associated with a Jenkintown psychic business, Psychic Visions, with numerous criminal offenses, including racketeering and conspiracy. The charges stem from allegations that Gina Marks, 52, and Steve Nicklas, 40, defrauded clients out of a staggering 3,959 over a two-year period. This case raises serious concerns over fraudulent practices in the psychic and spiritual advising industry.

Investigators report that Marks and Nicklas ran a scheme that exploited vulnerable clients by promising to protect them from disastrous forces like evil spirits and bad karma. According to the affidavit of probable cause for their arrests, the pair operated from their office on Old York Road, where they allegedly used manipulation tactics to extract significant sums of money from their victims.

Gina Marks is currently in custody, held on bail set at ,000, while Steve Nicklas has been released after posting bail of ,000. Nicklas’s attorney, Lauren Wimmer, asserts that her client denies involvement in the alleged fraudulent activities, emphasizing their commitment to contesting the charges in court. She called for the public and media to allow the legal process to play out and respect the principle of presumption of innocence.

This case is not Marks’ first brush with the law. She has a troubling history of similar fraudulent schemes, including previous convictions in Broward County, Florida, where she was found guilty of stealing over 0,000 from multiple clients. Additionally, in 2018, she was sentenced to six years in prison in Maryland for a case where she defrauded clients of 0,000 under the pretense of removing curses.

In the recent Montgomery County allegations, one victim described how Marks exploited her insecurities by asserting that she was under the influence of black magic threatening her marriage. Marks coerced this individual into wiring large sums of money and purchasing expensive items, claiming they would act as channels for removing negative influences from her life. The affidavit indicates that Marks utilized personal information to foster a false sense of friendship with the victim, further entrenching her manipulation.

Another victim recounted a similar experience, indicating that Marks threatened to jeopardize her life and reputation if she failed to comply with her demands for money and luxurious items, including a designer handbag. As the investigation unfolds, local authorities remain vigilant about fraudulent activities that prey on unsuspecting individuals, emphasizing the importance of consumer awareness in such interactions.

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