How to Know If a Private Investigator Is Following You

If you know their methods, you can tell whether a private investigator is following you or if you're just being paranoid.

If you can feel the eyes following you, glimpse the shadowy figure dodging in the background, or if you've been receiving odd phone calls, there might be more at play than your imagination. A private investigator could be hot on your trail. To be sure, you need to understand the methods used by private investigators to gather intelligence.

Instructions

1. Watch the traffic in your neighborhood. If you are frequently seeing a car that you do not recognize as belonging to a neighbor or a regular visitor, a private investigator might be casing you. Private Investigators like to get a good knowledge of your daily schedule and may case your home. Also, look for vehicles like vans that stay parked in your neighborhood for long periods of time.

2. Pay attention to your telephone calls. If you are receiving calls from an unknown number or calls that claim to be wrong numbers, a private investigator might be trying to verify your number and or location.

3. Ask your friends and family if they have had anyone contacting them with questions about you. Private investigators could use your friends and family to gain information to assist their case.

4. Keep an eye out for any individual taking pictures or videos of you. Private investigators will try to capture hard evidence of you for a client.

5. Look underneath your car for parts that look like they don't belong. Private investigators can plant tracking devices to follow you or keep track of your whereabouts.

Tips & Warnings

• The best action to take when being followed by a private investigator is to confront them about it. You can even choose to follow them until they leave.

References

• How To Vanish: Avoid Private Investigators