"How to Disappear Completely and Never be Found," by Doug Richmond, is an extensive guidebook for anyone looking to get out of his or her current life for reasons of his or her own, or simply to gain more privacy. The book outlines different aspects of disappearing, including basic reasons, possible tactics, as well as specific actions necessary to establish a new life effectively.
Who Disappears - And Why
Richmond starts his analysis by looking at the different reasons why people disappear. He talks of an assortment of reasons, including leaving to escape abuse or financial problems, as well as more general reasons like dissatisfaction with one's current lifestyle. This section provides insight into psychological and sociocultural reasons that push someone into seeking different identities.
The Processes Underpinning Disappearance
The core of the book is dedicated to the practical processes involved in the art of disappearing. Richmond outlines several methods, each aimed at fulfilling different needs:
Involuntary Absence relates to spontaneous choices often driven by urgent circumstances or imminent threats
Planning to disappear: For those with ample time and means, deliberate planning can greatly increase one's chances of getting what one wants.
Pseudocide: A technique where one creates a fake death scenario to mislead authorities and loved ones.
Money
One of the core aspects of disappearing is effective financial resources management. Richmond offers advice on cautious asset liquidation, secure means of transferring cash, and establishing new financial identities. He emphasizes prudent financial resources diversification into many accounts and allocation to various locations within geography.
Identification
Gaining a new identity requires either creating or procuring counterfeit identification papers. Richmond reviews various methods used to obtain counterfeit identification cards:
Novelty identification: These are often used as temporary measures until the acquisition of more permanent documentation is possible.
Official government-issued papers: The goal is to obtain real identification issued by the state, which requires overcoming significant hurdles.
Postal Services
Richmond stresses the importance of having a secure mailing address in order to receive sensitive information and assets anonymously, without alerting any unintended individuals. He suggests several methods:
Private Mailboxes (PMBs) refer to rented boxes used to receive mail in an unobtrusive manner.
Relatives or friends: People you trust who are willing to accept your mail.
Vehicles
Richmond provides detailed information about managing cars, including methods of purchasing and selling automobiles discreetly. He also clarifies the use of temporary tags and registering cars under different names, and the procedures involved in these instances.
Leaving the Nation
For those considering international disappearance, Richmond enables boundary-crossing in clandestine terms:
Mexico is often identified as an easily accessible gateway, owed to its geographical proximity to the United States.
Counterfeit Passports: The report provides insight into procuring and using forged passports to travel internationally.
Who is Seeking You
Richmond also discusses other organizations that might be involved in searching for a missing person, including police agencies and missing persons offices. He provides techniques used to avoid being detected by these organizations.
The subsection covers new approaches to methodologies
Pseudocide: Creating a fake death scenario to mislead authorities.
Private Mailboxes (PMBs): The use of rented mailboxes as secure mail addresses.
Novelty ID: Temporary false identification used until more permanent documents can be acquired. Unique and Exceptional Attributes Broad Application: The book covers an extensive range of situations and methods, making it suitable for various needs. Pragmatism: Richmond provides down-to-earth advice and actual examples to illustrate his points. Psychological Insights: Understanding the root causes of disappearance adds value to the actionable suggestions. Conclusion "How To Disappear Completely and Never Be Found" is a master manual for anyone considering an extreme transformation of self. The level of insight is apparent in Doug Richmond's lucid explanations and commonsense suggestions, making this book an indispensable guide to managing the complexities of disappearing.
