How easy would it be to disappear? ( Archived) (27)

Jul 16, 2009 2:48 PM CST How easy would it be to disappear?
CaptainBeirutIII
CaptainBeirutIIICaptainBeirutIIILondon, Greater London, England UK95 Threads 1 Polls 1,186 Posts
It’s a bit related to that other thread, but I’m posting it here not to interfere with the lists people want to do.

I actually think that as long as you don’t make a big fuss, like splash out huge amounts of cash which will make people notice you, and you learn to live without certain things, it wouldn’t be very hard.

With disappear now, I mean not leave any trace at all. Not have any mail delivered, not have any bank account, no travels which involves scanning of passport, no renting or buying anything where it will require an ID, no credit cards, no address under your name.

I also think that you wouldn’t have to take of to central Botswana, some remote village in Mongolia or hide in Siberia. I think you could easily disappear in a big city, and even a small town.

What steps would be necessary, do you reckon?

Step 1: You would be allowed contact with family, but they could never be allowed to know where you are, or how to contact you. You would contact them. But how? A phone call can be traced, as can an email. A letter's postage stamp reveals where you're sending it from.
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Jul 16, 2009 2:49 PM CST How easy would it be to disappear?
avecaim
avecaimavecaimSan Jose, California USA9 Threads 1 Polls 4,084 Posts
rolling on the floor laughing
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Jul 16, 2009 2:54 PM CST How easy would it be to disappear?
USThumper
USThumperUSThumperMexico, New York USA4 Threads 3,957 Posts
CaptainBeirutIII: It’s a bit related to that other thread, but I’m posting it here not to interfere with the lists people want to do.

I actually think that as long as you don’t make a big fuss, like splash out huge amounts of cash which will make people notice you, and you learn to live without certain things, it wouldn’t be very hard.

With disappear now, I mean not leave any trace at all. Not have any mail delivered, not have any bank account, no travels which involves scanning of passport, no renting or buying anything where it will require an ID, no credit cards, no address under your name.

I also think that you wouldn’t have to take of to central Botswana, some remote village in Mongolia or hide in Siberia. I think you could easily disappear in a big city, and even a small town.

What steps would be necessary, do you reckon?

Step 1: You would be allowed contact with family, but they could never be allowed to know where you are, or how to contact you. You would contact them. But how? A phone call can be traced, as can an email. A letter's postage stamp reveals where you're sending it from.
I could take the horses up in the mountains and totally disapear with no problem at all. Live off the land.
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Jul 16, 2009 2:55 PM CST How easy would it be to disappear?
EmeraldCity
EmeraldCityEmeraldCityBellevue, Washington USA24 Posts
There is a pretty good book out there on how to do this. It is called "hide your assets and disappear by Edmund J. Pankau.


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Jul 16, 2009 2:56 PM CST How easy would it be to disappear?
avecaim
avecaimavecaimSan Jose, California USA9 Threads 1 Polls 4,084 Posts
USThumper: I could take the horses up in the mountains and totally disapear with no problem at all. Live off the land.


only if I get your sweet lovin every day and my family comes too
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Jul 16, 2009 4:36 PM CST How easy would it be to disappear?
ladyfingers
ladyfingersladyfingersclovis, nm, New Mexico USA261 Threads 1 Polls 5,456 Posts
CaptainBeirutIII: It’s a bit related to that other thread, but I’m posting it here not to interfere with the lists people want to do.

I actually think that as long as you don’t make a big fuss, like splash out huge amounts of cash which will make people notice you, and you learn to live without certain things, it wouldn’t be very hard.

With disappear now, I mean not leave any trace at all. Not have any mail delivered, not have any bank account, no travels which involves scanning of passport, no renting or buying anything where it will require an ID, no credit cards, no address under your name.

I also think that you wouldn’t have to take of to central Botswana, some remote village in Mongolia or hide in Siberia. I think you could easily disappear in a big city, and even a small town.

What steps would be necessary, do you reckon?

Step 1: You would be allowed contact with family, but they could never be allowed to know where you are, or how to contact you. You would contact them. But how? A phone call can be traced, as can an email. A letter's postage stamp reveals where you're sending it from.


R U planning an escape?
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Jul 16, 2009 8:30 PM CST How easy would it be to disappear?
prairiewoman
prairiewomanprairiewomanBrandon, Manitoba Canada11 Threads 1,397 Posts
You going somewhere?


Rough day at the office?



Too many telemarketer calls?
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Jul 16, 2009 8:38 PM CST How easy would it be to disappear?
slim1977
slim1977slim1977my heart will always be in, Tennessee USA16 Threads 943 Posts
in reality it is very difficult to toataly disapear as you have stated, first you need photo id for most anything these days. the only way in a big city to do it is if you want to be homless. here in the states you cant even rent a place w/o it much less get a job. modern times have made it very hard for you move and not have the government knowing were you are. the new pasports,and enhanced drivers lic. here in the states from what I have heard even gave GPS chips in them, also your cell phone so they always know were you are.
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Jul 16, 2009 8:48 PM CST How easy would it be to disappear?
USThumper
USThumperUSThumperMexico, New York USA4 Threads 3,957 Posts
avecaim: only if I get your sweet lovin every day and my family comes too
No family, just the two of us. We can stay in touch with your family, just cant let them know where we are. Sorry, its in the rules. bouquet
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Jul 16, 2009 8:49 PM CST How easy would it be to disappear?
CaptainBeirutIII
CaptainBeirutIIICaptainBeirutIIILondon, Greater London, England UK95 Threads 1 Polls 1,186 Posts
slim1977: in reality it is very difficult to toataly disapear as you have stated, first you need photo id for most anything these days. the only way in a big city to do it is if you want to be homless. here in the states you cant even rent a place w/o it much less get a job. modern times have made it very hard for you move and not have the government knowing were you are. the new pasports,and enhanced drivers lic. here in the states from what I have heard even gave GPS chips in them, also your cell phone so they always know were you are.


It's interesting how a homeless can be lost from the map, but one with money with a lesser chance.
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Jul 16, 2009 8:49 PM CST How easy would it be to disappear?
The paper trail will end.

My loved ones will always know.

To become invisable is a gift.

We are so small.
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Jul 16, 2009 8:49 PM CST How easy would it be to disappear?
avecaim
avecaimavecaimSan Jose, California USA9 Threads 1 Polls 4,084 Posts
cool I CALL
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Jul 16, 2009 8:54 PM CST How easy would it be to disappear?
CaptainBeirutIII
CaptainBeirutIIICaptainBeirutIIILondon, Greater London, England UK95 Threads 1 Polls 1,186 Posts
Thumper: This one is for you



And if you don't own this film, you must! It's Dean Martin (singing) in a John Wayne film, Rio Bravo, and you should know who the young lad with the guitar is. He was very famous in your country.
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Jul 16, 2009 8:57 PM CST How easy would it be to disappear?
jeepers
jeepersjeepersCowpet Bay, Saint Thomas Virgin Islands (USA)57 Threads 10,968 Posts
super beam me up Scottie !!
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Jul 16, 2009 8:57 PM CST How easy would it be to disappear?
Abram
AbramAbramGoshen, Ohio USA9 Threads 2,077 Posts
Some of the best times in my life have been when I have completely disappeared. Of coarse I was not living in a city, town, or any populated area, but out in the wild. Its a pretty easy thing to do, but it requires a strength, and abilities, not likely to be found in an untrained person of the material world.
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Jul 16, 2009 8:58 PM CST How easy would it be to disappear?
avecaim
avecaimavecaimSan Jose, California USA9 Threads 1 Polls 4,084 Posts
wave wave banana love that one
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Jul 16, 2009 9:00 PM CST How easy would it be to disappear?
it is easier than you think, if you can live off the land, there are many places right here in the state that no man has set foot on, and you can live comfortable to.. a fellow went north cut his trees built his cabin close to a river he had everything he needed, he wasn't trying to hide made a documentary of his life, they made it a national reserve when he died. i thinkit would be harder to do in the city jmo
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Jul 16, 2009 9:03 PM CST How easy would it be to disappear?
shy_boy_1123
shy_boy_1123shy_boy_1123Somewhere, Connecticut USA15 Threads 1 Polls 224 Posts
Going on somewhat of a tangent here...has anybody heard from that irish girl with hamster cheeks and who would write a blog a day...I miss her witty antics moping
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Jul 16, 2009 9:04 PM CST How easy would it be to disappear?
CaptainBeirutIII
CaptainBeirutIIICaptainBeirutIIILondon, Greater London, England UK95 Threads 1 Polls 1,186 Posts
caspatch: it is easier than you think, if you can live off the land, there are many places right here in the state that no man has set foot on, and you can live comfortable to.. a fellow went north cut his trees built his cabin close to a river he had everything he needed, he wasn't trying to hide made a documentary of his life, they made it a national reserve when he died. i thinkit would be harder to do in the city jmo


You're not talking about that film Sean Penn directed, are you? Into the wild?
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Jul 16, 2009 9:08 PM CST How easy would it be to disappear?
CaptainBeirutIII: You're not talking about that film Sean Penn directed, are you? Into the wild?

no this was on pbs he started back in 60's just died 01 or 02 lived up there 40 years he did the filming himself quite a genius on how he made things
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