Mortals beware!

Helpless looking ghosts are what they seem to be only 70% of the time! 
Pay attention to the following details to know if it is safe to approach them:

• white or gray glazed over eyes are a good sign. If you see them pure black or red - stay away!

• What is the body tension? If they float lose and calm - they are safe to approach. Any sign of tension or attempt to hide behind trees or material objects is bad.

• If you see anything resembling a hold - tied rope, chain, hair a bit too long and braided - there is a huge chance this ghost is being used to lure you by something evil. Keep away!

• Don't follow or attempt to help a ghost that can only moan. If you've cleared all other signs and you believe it's safe to proceed try and ask the ghost how can you help. Continous moaning and no reply is the most common sign of a dark being's attempt at a fake-for-lure. Don't be persuaded by a simple "Follow me" or "Come here" - do insist to get more information and in NO CASE follow a random ghost in the woods.

 - from "Human's Guide to Understanding Existance Beyond the material body" ; a Ghost Press special booklet that's free with any issue of their magazine purchased.