I think its useful to point out that individuals with psychic and paranormal abilities are routinely sought out by research scientists and by crime investigation squads to help crack unsolved cases. The point is not always to publicize who is doing what and where while its going on because this would often undermine the classified nature of investigations or negatively slant scientific test results. Talented psychics seem to focus on helping people not in making money from engaging in publicity stunts.
Alison Dubois is an interesting case. She is the focus of modern television program called Medium that has very high ratings over multiple seasons. She has chosen to use her abilities in different ways to help people both in the public eye and in private spheres. The t.v. programs are supposedly ficticitious, based on real cases she has helped solve in past with police. In reality, she has published books which apparently chronicle some of her experiences; "Don't Kiss Them Goodbye" and "We Are Their Heaven: The Dead Never Leave Us." Alison also explains how she has been part of the Veritas research program which has demonstrated her abilities in blind studies to individuals such as Deepak Chopra. He has clearly earned international credibility with his abilities and views concerning alternative medicine and life after death.
The recent Australian and New Zealand t.v. programs "Sensing Murder" were promoted as efforts to engage psychics in helping to solved unsolved crimes. Although many of the televised crimes have not yet been solved, it has been noted by participating psychics that police and other authorities have often chosen not to follow psychic leads precisely because of public scepticism about their professional credibility. A best-selling book by a participant explains. Australian Sceptics offer $110,000 for real leads they think would solve the msysteries. This hasn't yet been claimed.
Vic Skeptics: Sensing Murder
This site notes how other countries, such as India and England, also offer prizes for psychics who can 'prove their power' and these prizes have not yet been claimed. Ask yourself why real psychics would choose to do what they do. Consider why people might choose not to take the advice of a person with psychic ability. If you were scared someone could know things about you, would that hold you back? Ask yourself also what kind of proof you would need to believe people who claim to have clairvoyant ability. Ask yourself what reason you would have to be sceptic without consulting one professionally to see what they could do for you.
In any discipline, there exist charlatans and qualified individuals. Having a negative experience with a chalatan or knowing someone who has doesn't mean you should assume no one in that discipline is qualified and credible. You can find very talented physicians who save lives and help many people and we have all heard of quacks with folding tables who give doctors a bad name. Choosing to believe or disbelieve is part of what makes us who we are. I personally think if you have faith in something, you attract a positive outcome. If you are sceptical about something, you will be less likely to attract people who will provide proof to convince you otherwise.