Q&A for How to Spy

Casually wander into her room with a pretend request so that you can see what she is up to. You could ask for a book, for help with homework or for a loan of a few dollars. As you leave, drop a pencil in the door gap so that the door stays ajar. Then you can listen outside the door if you need more information than that discovered when entering her room. Don't do this too many times though, or she'll get suspicious. Also, if she catches you, just tell her you dropped something small and that you're looking for it.

Try to be in a place with lots of hiding places. Make sure to turn off flash and sound on your camera.

Say something that has to do with the accent you're using, and the clothes your wearing. Make sure the information you give is true so that nobody is suspicious. Doing research before telling your cover story could be helpful. Make sure that if you are asked questions, you know the language, and you've been there or at least seen a lot of pictures and that you know a lot of information.

For the best results, it would be best to plan out separate times or dates for each mission. Otherwise you will lose focus of your target. If you have any trustworthy friends, start a team. With a team, you could each do a separate mission at the same time.

See further: How to Make Spy Gear for various ideas to help you.

Try to find out secrets about her! Or wear a disguise and follow her around. Just don't tell her you're a spy unless you want to start a spy club with her.

Pretend you don't care too much if he believes you or not. If you seem like you care that he might think your lying, it becomes more obvious you aren't telling the truth.

Don't make it obvious that you know she's hiding something, and only investigate in the house when she's not in it. When she is home, watch her carefully. Act naturally and normally so she won't suspect you're spying.

If you are a kid, you should never do this. Spying on a stranger is very dangerous. It can get you in serious trouble, hurt, or worse.

No, you do not need to learn either of these to become a spy.

Just ask if you can borrow something or walk past her room a few times, just not too much that she will get curious. If she catches you have an excuse ready, like, "Oh, I was looking for something." If you get caught twice, it is best to set up a camera or invite her to do something fun. You could ask her questions during this time and once you have the info you need, then you can leave her alone.

You should prepare an excuse related to the location prior to spying in case you're caught. Lost objects provide ready excuses ("I dropped my keys around here and am looking for them").

That is very hard to do, but if someone you are spying on is in the crowd, try hiding behind other people or ducking behind large objects as you move through the crowd.

Ask him to play a game or watch a video on his phone. Then, proceed to install/enable all tracking apps required.

Yes, if they have an iPhone you can use the "Find my Phone" app if you know what their Apple ID and password is, or you can use a GPS tracker app, there are many available in the App Store.

Sure! You will blend in to the environment, as you will look like you're just out riding your skateboard. They also help you get around fast. If you need to be quiet for your mission, however, it may not be the best option.

Nope. Just make up a good cover story and you’re good to go. Be sure the cover story is believable -- you wouldn’t say you were shopping if you were at the beach.

He doesn't have to put makeup on. He can cover his face using sunglasses and a bandana.

Do nothing unless they confront you about it. If they do, make up a cover story for what you were doing.

Yes, but you might get in trouble if you aren't careful.

Not necessarily. If your targets are in different areas, or have friends or family members or jobs far away from home, this may actually be good.

Your partner may be secretive or lying about certain things. Use the tips here to spy on him to find out for sure.

This app has never existed, although there are secret softwares that SISs use to hack messages. You will have to learn to hack if you want to find them.

Use the Internet to find out more information about her life.

I'm not sure what you mean by that, but I hope it's nothing criminal. It might be possible to set up a hidden camera in a room to record the situation, or a miniature microphone to listen in. Maybe hide outside the door or in a neighboring room and listen through the walls. If they mean harm to your child, call the police. Take no chances.

If you are spying on a spy, try to find out how advanced they are. Look out for what they are bad at and use it to your advantage. They will be very observant, so make sure that you do not move or take anything while you are spying. Find out much about the person as you can before you begin. Dress casually. Don't disguise yourself. Look for abnormal behavior.

Access your husband's phone when he sleeps, install a spy app secretly on his phone, and check the logs remotely.