How to Spot a Spy

Spies are everywhere around the world. Many people work as undercover spies. Organizations such as the CIA hire specialized spies. Some people are illegal spies. There are many spies that look like normal, everyday people. Do you know how to identify a spy? Here are some steps to help spot and identify a spy.

Instructions

Difficulty: Challenging

1. Identify a spy by their age. Most people who are spies will be between the ages of 25 and 40 years old. However, there are also older or younger spies.
2. Review the college credentials of the potential spy. Most spies will be college graduates. Many spies are college graduates who have not been very successful in their careers or have had a difficult time locating satisfying employment.
3. Investigate the military background of the potential spy. Most spies will have some form of military experience. They have very good fighting or defense skills.
4. Ask the potential spy if they like to play chess or other games of intense concentration. Most spies will have very good logic and problem solving skills. They are very intelligent people.
5. Research the driving and criminal record online. Most spies will have a blemished driving or criminal record.
6. Watch for unusual behavior. Does the spy subtly try to be left alone in an office for a few minutes? Do they asked to be trusted with important information? These are all red flags.

Tips & Warnings

• Report any suspicion of a spy to proper authorities regardless if it is a legal or an illegal spy. All suspicious activity should also be reported.
• Never assume someone is a spy without absolute evidence. The more evidence you have, the more likely the authorities are able to catch the spy.

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