#spy tips

[i-used-to-be-a-spy]

Burn Notice s2e9

And omg y'all I just read this in a book this weekend!! Michael talking about mirrors is an Easter egg:

[tf2-the-basics-and-more-blog]

Been watching a lot of MrPaladin on YouTube lately

He's a smart spy I suggest you go follow him if you want to know spy specific tips. From what I've learned by him. Basically the second you start doubting yourself as a spy is the second you will die as a spy. So be confident be sneaky be smart and just keep moving. Also if you're looking for pesky spies an excellent way to track a dead ringer is to mark him for death with the fan-o-war.

[yogurtandducttape]

Michael's Spy Tips #2

Lose the key to your padlock? Can't afford to get a pair of bolt cutters? You can break a padlock by first freezing it and then hitting it with a hammer. You can freeze it by holding a can of compressed air upside down and spraying directly at the lock. Word of advice: wear protective gear, or avoid doing this completely if you have some other means. There are warning labels on those cans for a reason.

[yogurtandducttape]

Michael's Spy Tips #1

Think you might have unwanted visitors? Someone's been sneaking out, or peeking under the Christmas tree? Sprinkle a mixture of flour and Day Glo powder on the floor before you leave or go to bed. Your visitor's feet will leave a trace that can be seen beneath a blacklight.

[dydt]

if you ever have anything important to tell someone and you are worried that you are being bugged simply stand near a large noisy water fountain and tell them

[amandawritesback]

These are just great life lessons in general. 

I miss Burn Notice.

[being-a-spy]

950. It’s a good idea to keep your initial contact with someone who might be dangerous non-threatening. You’re a lot less likely to get shot at. Although just because something’s less likely, doesn’t mean it never happens.

[being-a-spy]

949. Whether it’s espionage, international gunrunning, or managing a local street gang, the preferred method of communication used by people involved in illegal activity is the burner phone. Cheap and disposable, they can be used a few times and thrown away. Which means if you’re using one to trace someone, you’ve got to move fast.