How to Spot a Cult

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This Inside New Zealand investigative report is long but fascinating and very well-worth watching. It includes plenty of information on Scientology as well as other cults (Branch Davidians, etc) and gives a good overview of cult warning signs.

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Thanks for this excellent investigative series. This should be required curriculum in all schools worldwide. This and similar series on finances. These two areas (cults and finance) are top two areas where con artists lurk.