There really are widespread beliefs about powerful and sinister groups acting in concert to cause harm, the beliefs are non-falsifiable and supported by circula

There really are widespread beliefs about powerful and sinister groups acting in concert to cause harm, the beliefs are non-falsifiable and supported by circular reasoning, and they often involve racial and religious prejudice. Some politicians and leaders use these beliefs to control and influence people. This is a real thing and it should have a name. What do you suggest we call this phenomenon if not "conspiracy theory"?