Maria Duval is a renowned psychic who claimed to possess the gift of foresight, working with high-profile figures in France, including Jacques Chirac. The conversation dives into her intriguing relationships and the blurred lines between her psychic abilities and a notorious scam in the 1980s. Listeners hear about her role in solving a police case involving a missing woman, the emotional burden of her family amidst her controversial fame, and the commercialization of psychic services that left many, including her loyal followers, misled and exploited.

Doreen Robinson, a vulnerable 70-year-old, shares her harrowing experience after responding to a fraudulent letter from notorious French psychic Maria Duval. They discuss the psychological tricks scammers use to prey on hope and trust, leading to immense financial losses. Doreen's personal journey reveals how this correspondence strained her family relationships and highlights the emotional toll of scams, especially as her daughter faces the ugly truth of their impact, including financial and mental health crises.