Q&A for How to Spy on People

Hold your breath, and try to keep a straight face. Think of something serious, and try to distract yourself until you no longer have the urge to laugh.

You can hide it in a pocket, a purse or a backpack.

Tell them that you aren't, but make sure you don't lay it on too thick, or they won't believe you. Always have at least three backup excuses, just in case.

You will need binoculars, Spy Pens, cameras, note pads, pens, various mirrors, and make-up.

They would either be cautious around you or try to get away from you when they see you near.

Yes. A secret agent is someone who is undetected. You can't watch the target with binoculars around people and remain undetected. You must be very careful.

Missions can be defined as any set goal you have, so you can come up with your own missions or ask others to come up with missions for you!

If your target catches you, pretend to be doing something else, such as searching for a friend. If they confront you, give them an excuse that is appropriate for your surroundings.

If you think someone is spying on you and you think it's serious, tell someone you trust. If you think it's really serious, you may want to get the police involved.

Then you're screwed. Always plan an excuse before trying to spy or just make one up on the spot.

It is bad if you're doing it in a wrong way, for example, stalking someone. But professional spying is good, because we deliberately target people who are doing bad things and we try to stop them from being bad.

It would depend on what you're doing. If you're spying on a sibling, then the worst that could happen is punishment from your parents. If you're spying on a friend, you could lose their trust. If you're spying on a stranger, you could get in trouble with them and your parents. If you're an adult, then you're dealing with a whole host of possible legal consequences.

It's probably best to give that person some space for awhile so that you don't keep making them feel uncomfortable. In the future, try to be more elusive.

Don't do anything suspicious when they are around. Act totally normal and boring and eventually they will stop. If the person is a sibling, make sure to hide anything private (like your diary), and make sure you're alone before having private conversations on the phone, etc.

Wear navy blue, camouflage, or dark colors, but not black. Check out this article on How to Sneak Around at Night .

There's a lot of affordable spy gear, such as binoculars, flash drives (for storing your confidential documents), notebooks, spy pens, etc. Keep in mind, the smaller and more easily-disguised, the better.

Invest in spy gear, keep your secrets and work hard to complete your missions.

It is neither necessary nor advised to carry any weapon.

Keep it low-key, and have an excuse in case you get caught. Also, act like you’re doing something else.

If you're spying on people you don't know, then there's a much greater risk of you getting into legal trouble if they call the police.

If you're following someone for long distances, it helps if you stay a block away from them and walk on the other side of the street. Since this can sometimes still seem suspicious, vary how far away you are from them without getting too close, and pretend to be interested in the store windows.

You will have to be very stealthy, as a spy will know all of the usual tricks!

Stay as far away from the target as you can! Getting too close can make it obvious that you're spying on them.

Fill the footprints back in with snow. It will be easier if you walk backward.

You might say, "I'm feeling really bored and unsure of what to do right now. Do you have any suggestions?"

Fly solo. If they laugh at you, they may not be trustworthy, and if you let them in your spy group, you could risk them spilling the information and you getting in trouble.

A spy is someone who secretly gathers private information without the target's knowledge.

If someone sees what you're writing, you could face consequences depending on the content and its sensitivity. To avoid this, write when others aren't around or be mindful of your surroundings in shared spaces. Writing in your bedroom is safest, and if caught, you might claim you were taking notes for school.

You can use notebooks, cameras, or other tablets and computers as spy gadgets, but be cautious as they might be discovered. Consider using spy pens or pencils for writing notes and communicating in code for added discretion.

You should wear your usual clothing to avoid attracting suspicion while spying.