Subj : Re: Electronic Exhaust - Traces Left Behind
To   : warmfuzzy
From : Ogg
Date : Tue Apr 18 2023 18:45:00

Hello warmfuzzy!

** On Tuesday 18.04.23 - 16:08, warmfuzzy wrote to All:

> This is sometimes referred to as "pocket litter," those things that leave
> traces of your origins and destinations.  These exhausts are accidental
> traces that you leave behind while performing normal tasks that give the
> opposition a hint as to what you're up to.  Let's say you carry an exotic
> type of cigarettes that are only found in France and you're carrying it in
> to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) under the pretense of coming from America
> with no stamp on your passport from France and no background of being French
> or French-related in your profile.  This would be one tiny clue that the
> story one has doesn't match up.  Its things like this that can blow your
> cover.

Couldn't one simply say that someone on the plane gave you the  
pack?

> One fun book that mentions pocket litter is "The International Spy
> Museum's Spying Handbook."  Its a small book with tones of good information
> for beginners and collectors of books.

Thx for the book tip.  Sounds interesting.

 International Spy Museum's Handbook of Practical Spying |  
Paperback
Author TBD
National Geographic
True Crime / Espionage / Social Science / Body Language & Nonverbal Communication / Reference
Published Jul 6, 2004
$14.95 US / $22.50 CA list price

"The mind is the only weapon that a spy is guaranteed to  
discharge on a daily basis. If you can adopt the principles  
described in this book, you may not be ready to single-handedly  
take down a supervillain, but you will be better prepared to  
counter the razor-sharp hats of hassle that the Odd Jobs of the  
world are continually flinging at you. It's the first step in  
learning how to think like a spy.

"Have you ever wanted to enter the world of espionage? In this
light-hearted handbook, the International Spy Museum shares
tips on how to use classic spying techniques in your everyday
life. Whether you need get your neighbor to stop stealing your
morning newspaper or you'd like to learn how to best hide your
valuables in your home, you're bound to find a tactic that will
solve your problem. Sprinkled throughout are also quotes from
famous figures and information on the history of spying.

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