Have you ever felt like you wanted to know something or felt like someone was keeping a secret from you? Spying is one of the main ways to get information, and it can be useful when you're trying to figure out something, even if it's silly, like finding out if he likes you. There are several keys to being a successful spy.
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Part 1 of 3: Organizing Your Mission
Step 1. Set a goal, or it can be called a “goal”
It's easy to feel lost in the sheer amount of information you want to reveal. Make sure you try to come up with obvious questions like “Where did my sister hide her doll?” "Is my boyfriend cheating on me?" or “Why is my friend always in such a hurry after gym class?”
Step 2. Get to know your surroundings
The more familiar you are with the environment you will be spying on, the more it will help you. Recognizing the location of your spy will make you more comfortable spying.
- The larger the location of your spy, the more likely you are to lose track of your target. Try spying in a place where you won't miss your target. It takes more time to act in places like malls, so just do it in small places.
- If you spy on people you know, you probably already know a lot of where this person lives or where he spends his time.
- Look for exits, entrances, and corridors just in case.
- Also look for places where you can hide, such as behind a large trash can, a house, or a car.
Step 3. Keep a journal
Write down your goal and whatever you already know about your target.
- List the place where you will act and your observations about the place.
- Write down your estimate of the spy's results; when your mission is finished, you can check it is correct or not.
- Also write down the date and time of the incident. The more organized you are, the easier it will be to draw conclusions.
Step 4. Know your target
Find out that person's schedule and location within a specific time. This will help you to know where and when to complete your mission.
- Find out the name, occupation, and residence of the target.
- Make sure you know what the target looks like so you can easily follow this person remotely.
- If you're spying on people you already know, find out more about personal details.
Step 5. Get your stuff ready
You have tons of spy tools for sale: just a search on the Google search engine shows thousands! Make sure you have enough money to buy these tools so that they are not wasted.
- Only prepare useful tools. For example, if you will be watching your target from a distance, binoculars will help. If you are going to call someone, consider buying a voice changer.
- Expensive tools are usually not needed.
- The simpler, the better. You'll get confused by the sheer number of tools, and it'll look suspicious if you're carrying a lot of stuff.
Part 2 of 3: Dress like a spy
Step 1. Dress as usual
Usually people look conspicuous because they dress uniquely. However, when you are spying, the trick is to try to blend in with other people so that no one will recognize you. Ugly spies will hide; good spies will blend in with the crowd.
Step 2. Dress according to the situation
If you're going to be spying on the beach, don't wear army pants and boots. Dress like everyone else. If the people around you are wearing formal suits, do the same.
Step 3. Use neutral colors
These colors are gray, black, and brown. Don't use flashy colors like red, orange, and yellow.
Step 4. Calm down
Keep a calm posture and don't move too much when spying. Examples of body postures that show tension include touching your face a lot, rubbing each other's feet tensely, or not even making eye contact.
Step 5. Use accessories
If you spy on people you know personally, you will be easily recognized. There are several easy and simple ways to change your appearance.
- Fake mustaches and beards as well as wigs can be found in any store. It may indeed make you look suspicious if you're not old enough to grow a beard and mustache, so try that first.
- Sunglasses are an easy way to cover your face.
- The hat also covers your face. If you have long hair, try hiding your hair too or wearing a wig.
- If you are talking to other people, use a different accent, but make sure it sounds the same as the original; some fake accents sound far-fetched and can get you caught.
Step 6. Change your age
Every time we smile there are visible wrinkles, you can make these lines more permanent by using an eyebrow pencil to thicken the wrinkles.
- Trace with a pencil the lines of your laugh and smile, then rub gently with your finger. Do the same with the line between your nostril and the corner of your mouth, and add wrinkles on your forehead.
- Don't let the lines get too dark.
Step 7. Increase your weight
Add some padding under your clothes to create a big tummy. Put a rolled up towel under your jacket to make you look wider. It's unlikely that someone will recognize you if your body looks completely different.
Step 8. Change your gait
We can all recognize from a distance people we know from their movements. If you know your target, change the way you walk to prevent your target from recognizing you from a distance.
Part 3 of 3: Gathering Information
Step 1. Use the internet
Read all target social media accounts, such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
- Usually, people will post personal stuff on these sites so you can get a lot of information.
- You can create fake social media accounts to follow or befriend the target.
- Manage your time. Since people usually post more than once a day, digging into people's social media accounts usually takes a lot of time.
- Write any posts related to your goals.
Step 2. Take a photo
The camera lens can be rotated on a specific subject, so you can take photos from a distance. This can make it easier for you to more easily remember what you observed when you followed someone. Take it discreetly because other people can easily see you taking photos.
Step 3. Interview the target friend
This is hard to do and can get you noticed, so be as casual as possible. If you have a question that needs to be answered, close friends of the target may have important clues.
- Do not try this unless you are sure that the target's friends can have a clue to help you.
- Never ask the target's friends about your mission directly. Try asking in a natural way.
- The closer you are to the target friend, the easier it is. Don't interview strangers, and it can be dangerous.
Step 4. Take what you need
If there's something you need to dig up information on, take it, but as much as possible don't leave any traces behind.
Step 5. If you see your target leaving the room or office, just enter normally and close the door before taking anything
- Make sure no one sees you taking anything.
- Make sure you don't move anything. Leave everything in its original state when you log in. Remember how the place looks before you touch anything.
- Remember that stealing is illegal. If you need something from someone, return it when you see it.
Step 6. Keep a close eye on the target
Remember your target while you are spying. Hints are the answer to all your goals.
- Try lip-reading and understanding the conversation without hearing it.
- Make a backup plan, just in case you suddenly need to escape.
- Don't tire yourself out. If you've been spying for more than an hour, take a break. The more tired you are, the less sensitive you will become.
Tips
- Don't break the law. If you videotape something highly classified, you could be arrested, convicted or put on a criminal record.
- If your target may be dangerous, avoid spying and seek professional help.
- Keep your tools in a place you can grab them quickly, such as a backpack or handbag.
- Don't do things that can get you into legal trouble such as taking other people's belongings or carrying weapons
- Try yourself to make an electronic spy tool
Warning
- Before you spy on someone, make sure that you have a reason.
- If you get caught, find an excuse. Create a story to explain why you are spying and make sure your story doesn't contradict anything you have told.
- Don't hurt anyone when you're spying, and don't do anything illegal or dangerous because the results aren't worth it.
- Tell your spy secrets if needed.
- Don't stalk other people.
