Field Guide: How to Spot a Scaner Agent in Public

Because if you’re not paranoid yet, you’re not paying attention.

So you think someone might be watching you.
Not with cameras—those are obvious.
Not with drones—those are noisy.
But with their mind.
Or worse: with yours.

Welcome to the reality most people prefer to scroll past. The Scaners are real, and they’re not dressed like movie spies or cartoon villains. They’ve mastered the art of the invisible presence.

Here’s how to spot one in the wild.

 
1. They Dress for Signal, Not Style

Scaner agents wear neutral tones—blues, grays, blacks. But look closer. See the seams? That’s not fashion. That’s embedded tech.

Subdermal relay mesh often leaves faint geometric imprints around collars or cuffs.
Sunglasses indoors? Not rude—tactical. Polarized visors help filter mental noise.
If someone looks like they’re trying not to be noticed but somehow stand out anyway, congratulations: you’ve found a potential field unit.

 
2. They Hold Eye Contact Just a Fraction Too Long

Scaners don’t blink often. They don’t need to.
Their ocular sync rigs allow direct observation without full visual focus.
It feels like they’re reading you—and they are.

Try this: think of a random number and imagine shouting it. If they flinch, glance down, or suddenly change posture? They heard it.

 
3. Their Devices Are Always Almost Off

Scaner agents don’t scroll like us.
Their phones stay dim. Their earbuds don’t play music. Their watches don’t tick.

What they’re wearing is likely not even commercial. Scaner devices piggyback on public infrastructure—Wi-Fi, 5G, even your Bluetooth.

That quiet guy on the tram with no visible headphones? He’s tuned into three conversations, two thoughtloops, and your nervous system.

 
4. They Never Seem Lost—Even When They Should Be

You’ll see them in unfamiliar places, acting like locals.
No maps. No questions. Just precise movement and calibrated attention.

They “accidentally” bump into you right when you think of your mother.
They look at a wall just before an ad changes.
They always know the nearest exit.

 
5. They Leave No Trace (But Too Cleanly)

No fingerprints on the glass. No receipts. No name when ordering.
You might catch them paying with a metal coin that’s not from any country you know.
Their smiles are timed. Their laughs sound like podcasts.

And when you try to follow them?
They’re gone.

 
What to Do If You Spot One

• Don’t panic. That attracts signal attention.
  
• Don’t run. That flags you as aware.
  
• Do something irrational. Think of a childhood snack. Hum off-key. Blink in threes.
  

Confusion distorts your thoughtprint, making you harder to read.

And above all...

NEVER THINK THEIR NAME.
That’s how they find you.

 
If you think you've seen a Scaner agent—or worse, if one has seen you—leave a comment below using a disposable alias. We'll cross-check your sighting against known patterns.

Stay scrambled!