Have you ever wanted to find out about someone or have you ever thought that someone was hiding a secret from you? Spying is a fundamental activity for gathering information and can be useful for discovering even the silliest things, for example to understand if a girl likes you. Read this article to learn about all the elements that can turn you into a successful spy.
Steps
Part 1 of 3: Organizing Your Mission
Step 1. Set yourself a goal
It is easy to get lost in the large amount of information you will discover. Make sure you try to find answers to specific questions, such as "Where is my stuffed animal hidden?", "Is my boyfriend cheating on me?" or "Why is my friend always in a hurry after training in the gym?".
Step 2. Get to know the environment around you
The better you know where you operate, the greater your chances of success. When it comes to spying, you will feel more comfortable if you are in a familiar environment.
- The larger the environment to monitor, the higher the likelihood of losing your target. Try spying in places where the risk of losing your target is low. It takes a long time to study large spaces such as shopping malls, so limit yourself to smaller environments.
- If you want to spy on someone you know, you may already know very well where they live or what places they frequent.
- Take note of the exits, entrances and corridors, to quickly escape in an emergency.
- Find all possible hiding places, such as large bins, houses or cars.
Step 3. Write a diary
Write down your goal and any information you already know about your target.
- Include information about the locations where you will operate and your observations about those environments.
- Write what you think will be the outcome of the mission; when you are done, you can check if your instincts were correct.
- Also write the date and time of all events. The more organized you are, the better your conclusions will be.
Step 4. Know your goal
Find out about that person's programs, so you always know where he is. This will help you find the best time and place to complete your mission.
- Find out the target's name, occupation and address.
- Make sure you have accurate information about the target's appearance. So you can recognize it better even from a great distance.
- If you want to spy on someone you already know, find out as many details as possible about their account.
Step 5. Get the tools of the trade
On the market you can find many spy gadgets: with a simple Google search you will find thousands of them! Establish a budget before you go shopping so you don't go broke with your new hobby.
- Get only the really useful tools. For example, if you need to study your target from a distance, binoculars may be for you. If you need to talk to someone on the phone, consider a voice modification device.
- More expensive equipment is hardly ever needed.
- Simple solutions are the best. Carrying too many gadgets with you can confuse you and make you look suspicious.
Part 2 of 3: Dressing up as a Spy
Step 1. Dress normally
Usually, people stand out if they wear unique clothes. To spy on someone effectively, you need to blend in with the crowd so that no one notices you. An inexperienced spy hides; a skilled one gets confused.
Step 2. Dress right
If you have to spy on the beach, don't wear camouflage pants and boots. Always imitate the clothing worn by all other people present. If the event you attend requires a jacket and tie, follow that dress code.
Step 3. Wear neutral colors
Try gray, black and brown. Avoid eye-catching colors, such as red, orange, and yellow.
Step 4. Be calm
Maintain a relaxed posture and don't fiddle too much when spying. If you touch your face a lot, move your legs nervously, or avoid making eye contact with people, you could arouse suspicion.
Step 5. Use accessories
If you want to spy on a person you know, your coverage can blow up in an instant. There are many simple and inexpensive ways to change your appearance.
- You can find fake beards and wigs in all carnival stores and some outlets. These accessories can make you look suspicious, though, especially if you're not old enough to wear a beard believably.
- Using sunglasses, it's very easy to hide your face.
- Even hats can hide your face. If you have long hair, try hiding it under a hat or wearing a wig.
- If you are talking to someone, use a fake accent, but only if you are able to imitate it convincingly; otherwise you will blow your cover.
Step 6. Age your appearance
We all have expression lines when we smile; make up with a pencil to make them more marked.
- Use a light pencil that is darker than your skin color.
- Gently follow the expression lines with the pencil and smudge the makeup with your finger. Do the same for the lines that run from the nostrils to the corners of the mouth and add wrinkles on the forehead.
- Don't draw too dark lines.
Step 7. Looks fatter
By adding a pillow under your clothes you will have a more prominent belly. You can roll a towel under your jacket to make it look bigger. Nobody will recognize you if your body looks completely different.
Step 8. Change the way you walk
We are all able to recognize the people we hang out with most often by their movements. If you know your target, walk differently to avoid being recognized from afar.
Part 3 of 3: Collect Information
Step 1. Use the internet
Study your target's profiles on social networks, such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
- Often, people post a lot of personal information on these sites.
- It can be a good idea to create a fake account to become a friend or follower of your target.
- Do not rush. Since people often post more than once a day, studying your target's social media accounts can take a long time.
- Copy all posts relevant to your goal.
Step 2. Take photos
Camera lenses can zoom in on a subject, allowing you to take pictures from afar. This can help you remember what you saw during your spying. Remember to be careful, as it is easy to notice a person taking a picture.
Step 3. Ask your target's friends questions
It can be difficult and you run the risk of blowing your cover, so don't attract attention. If you want answers to your questions, the target's close friends can reveal useful information to you.
- Don't try to follow this advice if you don't think the target's friends might have useful information.
- Never ask explicit questions about your mission. Formulate requests naturally.
- The better you know the target's friends, the easier it will be to get information from them. Trying to ask strangers questions is not a good idea and can be dangerous.
Step 4. Get what you need
If you need an item to get information, take it without a trace.
- If you see the target leave their room or office, go in unobserved and close the door before taking anything.
- Make sure no one sees you as you take the item you need.
- Make sure you don't move anything. Leave everything as it was before you entered. Make a mental note of the appearance of the room before touching anything.
- Remember that theft is a crime. If you have to pick up an object, put it back right away when you're done looking at it.
Step 5. Observe the target closely
Never divert your attention for the duration of the spying. The clues that reveal the answers to your questions can lurk everywhere.
- Try to read your target's lips when they speak and understand their conversations without listening to them.
- Make at least a backup plan in case you need to escape without warning.
- Do not get too tired. If you've been spying for a few hours, take a break. The more tired you are, the less you pay attention to detail.
Advice
- Don't break the law. If you record a video of a secret activity, you could be arrested, reported or investigated.
- If your target is potentially dangerous, avoid spying on him and ask a professional for help.
- Keep all gadgets where you can easily get them, for example in a backpack or bag.
- Do not do anything that will get you in trouble with the law, such as stealing or carrying weapons.
Warnings
- Before you spy on a person, make sure you do it for a good reason.
- If you've been caught, make up an excuse. Think of a story that can explain why you are spying and make sure you don't contradict yourself.
- Do not harm anyone during your spying activity and do not carry out illegal or dangerous actions; It's not worth it.
- Never keep your spying activities secret if you need to tell the truth.
- Do not engage in stalking.
