URGENT INFORMATION RE: 'CERTIFICATION':

Sadly, it has come to our attention, once again, that there are people claiming to be "Certified Paranormal Investigators" who have received their "training" through on-line and correspondence courses in unconventional studies (not accredited institutions).  These people are not only an embarrassment to reputable investigators, but often intentionally misrepresent their true intentions and charge the client to perform research and investigations. The founders and instructors of these 'institutions' should be ashamed of themselves for taking money for this deliberately deceptive practice.

PLEASE remember that, in truth, there is no such thing as a "Certified Paranormal Investigator."  The so-called textbooks required for these so-called courses are easily obtainable from any library or bookstore.  All of the information received in these courses (which cost $500 or more) is readily available for free on the internet, or by contacting other investigators, reading books, or attending a seminar presented by a qualified and ethical paranormal group willing to share their knowledge.  

Honorable paranormal investigators do not set a price for the investigations they perform.  As such, donations or travel-expense reimbursements are greatly appreciated. 

Although there is a great deal of useful information available on the internet and in books, Paranormal Investigations is a hands-on field, which cannot be fully learned through an on-line class, and for which there are no set educational criteria. 

That being said, read everything you can - but do not believe everything you read.  And, whatever you do, DO NOT pay for a bogus course that promises to "certify" you in a field for which there is no certification.