Track anyone with a GPS tracking device

Posted by PC646 at 8/31/2008 4:32 PM
Categories: Surveillance and Spying

We all watch CSI, COPS and movies to know tracking devices are real. But did you know you can have one on your target’s (gf, husband, enemy) vehicle by tomorrow morning? Yes it is that easy and they work extremely well, but first you need to know some background information…

What: GPS Tracking Device

Purpose: Stalk


Cost: $50 to $2,000


Where:

  • Ebay (Best prices)
  • Any spy shop online
  • www.pimall.com (great selection, ok prices)

Legal: Local rules apply or you can say fuck it. Without a warrant in California GPS tracking is illegal, unless you own the vehicle (sucks for the wife and kids).


How:  Before we get to the obvious how, let’s talk about the two major types of GPS tracking devices.


  • ·         Real Time GPS Tracking- As you can guess from the name real time GPS tracking devices track your target in real time. Using GPS satellites to identify the targets location the device uses a) a cell phone or b) pager to transmit the location to a third-party online service. You then log onto a website or connect to the device directly and view the target in real time driving down the highway.    While this service is great but there are a lot of negatives: you are guaranteed a monthly cost and because the constant transmitting the battery life lasts only a few days.The devices can be rather large and hard to conceal as seen in the picture above. Also a food for thought, if the tracking device gets discovered the cell phone records can trace right back to you. Oh and then there is purchase price. These buggers start at $500 and up. (Side story: After putting one of these real time tracking devices on a vehicle I let it run out of batteries… the vehicle never did not return to its original location, nor did my $2,000 device. Beginners mistake.)

 

  • ·         Data Logger GPS Tracking- do all of the above except transmit the information to a third-party. Instead the GPS locations are saved on a memory stick and downloaded later. Because the tracking device is not using the battery life for cell calls they can last weeks if not 30-90 days. These devices can easily be purchased for $50 to $250 too. The downside to this device is you better hope you know where your target is going to be when you are ready to get the device back. Without it, you have no information.


So it comes down to two choices, both work great, but do you really need to watch your target as they make a left on Main St. and waste money?  Ok so you settled on the data logger. Good idea.  Installing it is a breeze, find a piece of metal under the bumper and the device will clip right on with magnets. Now sit back and let it do its work. When a few days have passed return to your target’s vehicle and get the logger. Download the data and poof you can see the bitch isn’t at work when she says she is.


Why:  “I’m working late honey…” Bullshit.


 

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