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Is there a secret meeting or conversation that you wish to be a part of? Are the people too stiff or mean to let you listen in? This is a sneaky way to get the information yourself.

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Put the cell phone on "auto answer."

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  1. The location of this option vary by cell phone.
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Plug headphones into the headphone port.

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  1. This way, if you make a noise on the other end of the phone, it will be a tiny/very unnoticed noise.
3

Plug the phone into a charger in the area you want to record.

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  1. You can leave the phone face down so nobody suspects anything, but it's better to hide it behind plants or somewhere inconspicuous.
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4

Leave the room and act normal.

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  1. If you have a suspicious expression on your face, then people may think something is going on.
5

Call the phone when you're ready to spy.

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  1. Since nobody will hear it ring, nobody will know you're listening.
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6

Listen to the conversation.

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  1. Try to stay quiet, and be especially careful not to press any buttons on the phone that could be loud enough for others to hear through the headphones.

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      Things You'll Need

      • cell phone
      • charger
      • ear phones
      • another phone far away
      • something you can hide something behind (house plant)

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