I, spy : how to be your own private investigator / Daniel Ribacoff.

Includes bibliographical references (page 213) index.

"Have you ever wanted to be your own private eye? Have you ever wanted to track down long-lost relatives or people who've scammed you? Have you ever wanted to know if your kids really are where they say they are? Or if your significant other is cheating on you? Or how to locate assets in order to collect on a judgment?In, I, Spy, World-renowned private investigator Dan Ribacoff will show you how. With decades of experience in public safety, private investigation and credibility assessment, Dan will teach you: The do's and don'ts of surveillance How to conduct a stakeout-from what to wear to what to bring How to track down anyone anywhere How to collect and interpret evidence How to tell if someone is lying How to utilize informants How to protect your home, your valuables, and your privacy How to go off-grid, for now or forever How to know if you're being stalked The fundamentals of garbage retrieval And much, much more!Learn the art of private investigation from a pro. With Dan's time-tested tips and stories of true crime detection-straight from the gritty streets of New York City-you'll be hot on the trail in no time!"-- Provided by publisher.

"Have you ever wanted to be your own private eye? Have you ever wanted to track down long-lost relatives or people who've scammed you? Have you ever wanted to know if your kids really are where they say they are? Or if your significant other is cheating on you? Or how to locate assets in order to collect on a judgment? In, I, Spy, World-renowned private investigator Dan Ribacoff will show you how. With decades of experience in public safety, private investigation and credibility assessment, Dan will teach you: The do's and don'ts of surveillance How to conduct a stakeout-from what to wear to what to bring How to track down anyone anywhere How to collect and interpret evidence How to tell if someone is lying How to utilize informants How to protect your home, your valuables, and your privacy How to go off-grid, for now or forever How to know if you're being stalked The fundamentals of garbage retrieval And much, much more! Learn the art of private investigation from a pro. With Dan's time-tested tips and stories of true crime detection-straight from the gritty streets of New York City-you'll be hot on the trail in no time!"-- Provided by publisher.

Introduction -- Chapter 1: Eye on the street: physical surveillance -- Chapter 2: Eye in the sky: electronic surveillance -- Chapter 3: Go get 'em: how to find anyone anywhere -- Chapter 4: True crime: how to tell if someone is lying -- Chapter 5: Proof positive: how to gather evidence -- Chapter 6: Out of site: how to virtually disappear -- Chapter 7: Safe house: how to protect your home, business & valuables -- Chapter 8: Identity theft: how to protect your privacy -- Chapter 9: Back off, pal: how to protect yourself -- Chapter 10: Private eye, public eye: how to protect your fellow man -- Chapter 11: What would Dan do?