There will come a
time when we feel like we are being followed; perhaps that person is a part of
a government agency tasked to follow someone or a private investigator hired by
your jealous wife. It can also be a
dangerous psychopath following you after that petty argument. Fortunately, escaping and losing a tail
is easier than most people think. You do
not have to be a professional to lose a tail.
Here are some ways to quickly escape and lose a tail.
Recognize a Tail
The first thing
you need to do is be aware if someone is indeed following you or just being
paranoid. It would be best to find this
out inconspicuously; never turn your head instantly since it will capture their
attention. Drop an item and turn around
while acting like you are picking it up.
When you notice that someone is intently following you, take a note of
their hair type, the color of clothes, shoes.
After that, do not stick around.
Do not look into the eye of anyone; you may notice individuals who will
change their direction suddenly. Let
them walk past you. Take this
opportunity to walk in the opposite direction.
Escape on the Elevator
You need to act
normally and blend in with the crowd even if you know that someone is following
you. Find a seat near the elevator and
act like you are checking your phone for some text message or an item in your
bag. You may look stupid, but it is essential
to let the tracker believe that you are innocent about his action. After a few moments, leave something on the
bench, which no one will be interested in.
After the preparations are done, time to lose them completely; one way
of doing this is to ride the elevator.
They will be forced to follow you inside the elevator. Stick your hand outside the elevator to
prevent it from closing. Wait for the
other people to ride the elevator before removing your hand. Just before the elevator will close, step out
immediately. Grab the item you left in
your seat and look if someone stepped out of the elevator.
Create a Gap
If you are not on
the main street, one way of escaping is to turn corners and run as fast as
possible. When you think they are about
to take the corner, stop running and act normal again. If someone follows you, they will be
surprised by the distance between you and them. They will most probably pick up
the pace, which will make them noticeable. Remember that it is essential to act
innocent on their actions. Increase the gap every time you will take corners.
Be Smarter
When we think we
are being followed, the average thing that people will do is run as fast as
possible to lose a tail. This escape
strategy can only work with a sprinter.
If you are not that athletic, you need to be smarter than your
pursuer. When you turn into the corner,
instead of running as fast as you can, you may duck into a nearby store to lose
your pursuer. Look for something inconspicuous that will help hide your
presence.
Get Out of their Perimeter
Knowing your
pursuer’s perimeter is essential when losing a tail. When you find an opportunity to run, be sure
to create a significant distance away from the pursuer. When you realize that you are already out of
their perimeter, blend with the crowd and act normal. Being silent and not noticeable is golden in
this type of situation.
When you are being
followed, it is essential to know how you can move without being spotted. It is also imperative to be physically fit
and trained in various escape techniques to save you during a challengingsituation.
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