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How Studying the Lives of Others Can Jolt You Out of Your Rut
A private investigator’s tips: Build networks, clear your mind, and stay off social media.
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If your job feels a little heavy on screen time, consider the days of retired cop Mark Fenton, who traded in sirens, handcuffs, and villains for a career tailing the bad guys on the internet as an online private investigator.
“Believe it or not, criminals like to be on social media,” says the former Vancouver detective. “A lot will have accounts under their pet’s name.” Pro tip: They’re also prone to friending their associates.