noun
fraudulent business of selling goods by claiming they bring supernatural benefits
A deceptive sales method that exploits superstition, often promising luck, spiritual protection, or supernatural rewards. Related to 霊感商法.
See also: 霊感商法
開運商法で高額な壺を買わされた被害者が増えている。
The number of victims who were tricked into buying expensive pots through fraudulent luck-bringing sales is increasing.
霊感商法 specifically involves claims of spiritual inspiration or psychic ability, while 開運商法 focuses on promises of good fortune or luck.
Compound of 開運 (kaiun, 'improvement of luck') and 商法 (shōhō, 'business method').