How to check pinhole cameras in public places?

In recent years, with the development of camera technology, pinhole cameras have been widely used. However, some criminals use pinhole cameras to s

How to check pinhole cameras in public places?

In recent years, with the development of camera technology, pinhole cameras have been widely used. However, some criminals use pinhole cameras to sneak shots in public places, and then sell the photos, or use the photos for extortion. This situation is not uncommon and has brought serious threats to our lives.

According to media reports, a mainland couple traveled to Taiwan Province Province and booked a hotel in Kaohsiung through an e-commerce platform, only to find that pinhole cameras were installed in the hotel room and bathroom, and they immediately called the police. According to police investigation, this homestay was originally illegally rented. At present, the couple sued the landlord for disturbing secrets. If convicted, the landlord may face up to three years in prison.

? ? Below, let's sort out how to check pinhole cameras in public places:

? ? One is to check the pinhole camera with a mobile phone. You can use your mobile phone to check whether pinhole cameras are installed in public places. We can close the curtains after turning off the room lights and leave the room in a completely dark state. Then we turn on the flash function of the mobile phone and walk around the room to illuminate suspicious items we feel, or turn on the flash of the mobile phone to take pictures. If you find something reflecting light, it may be a pinhole camera, so check it carefully. In my opinion, this inspection method may not be 100% accurate, but it can also eliminate some security risks.

Second, pay attention to check the power socket holes in public places. Pay attention to check the power socket hole, bathroom mirror (especially one-way glass), smoke sensor, lamp holder and keyhole in public places, and pay special attention to whether there are suspicious wires around the room. If there are, pay attention to them. These are probably the power signal lines of the pinhole camera. At the same time, we should pay special attention to the furniture in public places, such as checking the air conditioning holes, telephones and the space above the wardrobe. In addition, pinhole cameras are often forged into books, office supplies, tissue boxes, indoor plants, cartons, toy seats and so on. Everyone should pay special attention. In addition, you should also check some less obvious items, including air filtration equipment, desk lamps, buttons, etc.

? ? Third, pay attention to check the lighting in public places. Pay attention to check public lighting, nightlight, emergency lights for power failure, power switch, fragrance, bedside decorations, photo frames facing the bed, fixed fan base, vents or air conditioners, etc. Among them, the detachable ceiling is the most dangerous. If someone installs a pinhole camera with lines or colors on the ceiling or fluorescent lamp, the average consumer may not see it at all.

? ? Expand your knowledge: it is illegal to take illegal pictures.

According to Article 284 of the Criminal Law of People's Republic of China (PRC), anyone who illegally uses special equipment for eavesdropping or stealing photos, thus causing serious consequences, shall be sentenced to fixed-term imprisonment of not more than two years, criminal detention or public surveillance.