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• To step
• Part 1 of 3: Organizing your mission
• Part 2 of 3: Dress like a spy
• Part 3 of 3: Collecting information
• Tips
• Warnings

Have you ever wanted to find out or had the feeling that someone was hiding something from you? Spying can help gather information, and it can come in handy when you want to unravel something, like find out if the person you're in love with likes you. There are all kinds of factors that are important to be a good spy.

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Part 1 of 3: Organizing your mission

1. Have a goal. It's easy to get lost in the vast amount of information you will discover. Make sure you try to solve a straightforward question such as "Where did my sister hide my teddy bear?", "Is my boyfriend cheating on me?" or "Why is my girlfriend always in such a rush after her hockey practice?"
2. Get to know the area. The more familiar you are with the environment where you will be spying, the better it will help you. Knowing where to spy will make you feel more comfortable when the time to spy comes.
   • The greater the location where you will spy, the greater the possibility that you will lose sight of your target. Try to spy in a place where it is not that easy to lose your target. It may take a while to explore larger locations such as a shopping center, so stick to small locations instead.
   • If you're spying on someone you know, you probably already know a lot about where that person lives or spends their time.
   • Watch out for exits, entrances, and corridors in case of an emergency.
   • Find things to hide behind such as large garbage cans, houses or cars.
3. Keep a diary. Write down your target and everything you know about your target.
   • Also describe where you will be spying and your comments about the location.
   • Write down what you think will be the result of your spying; when the mission is over you will be able to see if you were right.
   • Also write down the dates and times of events. The more organized you are, the easy it will be to draw conclusions.
4. Know your target. Find out what the person's daily schedule is and where he or she will be at specific times. This will help determine when and where to try to complete your mission.
   • Find out your target's name, occupation and where he or she lives.
   • Make sure you know what the target looks like. This will make it easier to track that person from a distance.
   • If you are spying on someone you already know, you should try to discover even more personal details.
5. Collect the attributes. There are all kinds of spy tools available on the market: do a quick search on Google and you will discover thousands of them! Set yourself a budget before you start your search so that you don't bankrupt yourself to spy.
   • Only buy what is useful. For example, if you will stay at a great distance from your target, binoculars can come in handy. If you have to make a phone call to someone, a voice changer can be useful.
   • Expensive equipment is usually not necessary.
   • Simpler is better. All kinds of material can be confusing and carrying a lot of gadgets with you just looks suspicious.

Part 2 of 3: Dress like a spy

1. Dress normally. Usually people try to stand out by wearing unique clothes. When you spy, however, the intention is to blend into the environment so that no one notices you. A bad spy is hiding; a good spy blends into the environment.
2. Dress for the occasion. If you are going to spy on the beach then you should not wear long pants and boots. Dress like anyone else would. If the people around you are tight, do the same.
3. Wear neutral colors, such as gray, black and brown. Avoid colors that are distracting such as red, orange and yellow.
4. Stay calm. Keep your posture relaxed and don't fuss too much when spying. Often touching your face, rubbing your legs anxiously, or even avoiding eye contact are all examples of nervous body language.
5. Use accessories. When you spy on someone you know personally, it means you can be easily discovered. There are many cheap and simple ways to change your appearance.
   • Fake facial hair and wigs can be bought at any carnival store. However, these can look suspicious if you are not old enough to already have facial hair, so test them out beforehand.
   • Sunglasses are an easy way to hide your face.
   • Hats also hide your face. If you have long hair, you can tuck it into your hat. Wigs are also a great option.
   • Use a fake accent when talking to someone, but make sure it sounds real; some fake accents sound so fake that they can easily rattle you.
6. Make yourself older. Everyone has smile lines and you can make them stand out more by using an eyebrow pencil to fill in the lines.
   • Use a soft brow pencil that is darker than your skin tone.
   • Follow your smile lines gently with the pencil and then smooth the lines with your finger. Do the same with the lines running from your nostrils to the corners of your mouth and add some wrinkles on your forehead.
   • Don't make the lines too dark.
7. Gain weight. Putting a pillow under your clothes will give you a thicker stomach. A rolled up towel under your jacket will make you look wider. Probably no one will recognize you if your body looks completely different.
8. Change how you walk. Anyone can recognize people from a distance by their movements. If you know your target, changing your pace can help prevent them from recognizing you from a distance.

Part 3 of 3: Collecting information

1. Use the internet. View your target's social media accounts, such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
   • Often people post personal messages on these sites that you can use to get a lot of information.
   • It's not a bad idea to create a fake social media account to track your target.
   • Take your time. Since people often post more than one message per day, it can take a long time to look at someone's social media accounts in detail.
   • Write posts that are relevant to your goal.
2. Take pictures. Camera lenses can zoom in on an object, so you can take photos from a distance. This can help you remember what you saw while following someone more easily. Try to do this secretly because someone taking pictures will easily be noticed.
3. Interview your target's friends. This can be difficult or it can rattle you, so behave as normally as possible. If you're looking for an answer to a question, people who match your target well may have important clues.
   • Don't try this unless you really believe that your target's friends have clues that can help you achieve your goal.
   • Never ask your target's friends directly about your mission. Bring up your question in a spontaneous way.
   • The better your relationship with your target's friends is now, the better. Trying to interview a stranger is not a good idea and it can be potentially dangerous.
4. Bring what you need. If there is an item you need to get your hands on in order to gather information, take it but leave as few traces as possible.
   • If you see your target leaving the room or office, sneak in normally and close the door behind you before taking anything.
   • Make sure no one sees you taking anything.
   • Make sure you don't move anything. Leave everything as it was when you entered space. Make a mental note of what it looks like before touching anything.
   • Remember that stealing is a crime. If you need an item from someone, put it back once you have seen it.
5. Observe the target closely. Constantly keep your objective in mind as you spy. A clue can be anything that could provide an answer to your objective.
   • Try to lip-read and understand conversations without being able to hear them.
   • Have more than one backup plan in case you need to improvise quickly.
   • Don't exhaust yourself. Take a break if you've been spying for hours. The more tired you are, the less closely you will observe.

Tips

• Don't break the law. If you secretly film someone you could be arrested or convicted. In addition, it may end up on your criminal record.
• If your target might be dangerous then you shouldn't spy and ask for help from someone who does it professionally.
• Have all your gadgets in one place so you can take them quickly, such as in a backpack or purse.
• Don't do anything that could get you into legal trouble such as carrying weapons.
• Try making your own electronic spy devices.
• Never rely on your gadgets.
• Create a smart, intelligent and reliable spy club.

Warnings

• Before you spy on someone, make sure the reason you're doing it is legitimate.
• If you get caught, you have to come up with an excuse. Come up with a story about why you might spy and make sure you don't argue with yourself.
• Do not injure anyone while spying or do anything illegal or dangerous; that's not worth it.
• Never keep your espionage practices secret if they need to be exposed.
• Stalking someone is out of the question.