ST. PETERBURG, Fla. -- It’s hard to say how common cameras are set up to spy on people. But, one thing is for sure, there are a lot more male sex offenders than female sex offenders.
And, voyeurism is considered a behavior that’s a lot more associated with men. It’s extremely creepy.
We researched security product companies and found some ways to avoid becoming a victim yourself.
Begin with just a simple eye check. Walk around and scan the room for places where someone might hide a camera. Places like smoke detectors, air filters, electrical outlets, plants and couch cushions could conceal a device.
Look for small holes in the ceiling or walls.
Next, try turning off the lights. Many hidden cameras will also have blinking LED lights that could give them away.
Also, if you have a smartphone, you can use it to check for cameras. Hidden surveillance might give off a radio frequency and mess with your signal. So, call someone and walk around. If you notice any signal interference, it could mean there’s a camera near you.
You can also download a detector app to your phone and find hidden cameras that way.
If you want to get more high tech, you can buy a professional camera detector or scanner. They’re easy to pack or bring along to work. You can sweep the room and see if you pick up a signal.
Lastly, this is not just something in the movies. There could be hidden spy cameras installed on the other side of mirrors. What you do is touch the mirror and if there’s no gap between your finger and the reflection then it’s a two-way mirror that could have a camera.
