Finding spy cameras in hotels and rental homes

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Experts share simple methods to locate hidden spy cameras in hotel rooms and rental properties.

1. Conduct a physical search

When looking for hidden cameras, start with areas like bathrooms and bedrooms, Bombace said.
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Almost all covert cameras are concealed in household devices, such as lights, thermostats, and plugged clock radios, Bombace said.

"Look and see if anything looks like it's out of the ordinary, and then inspect it closer," he said.

Most spy cameras are connected to an electrical source or an electronic device, Bombace added.

He said the first thing he does in a bedroom is unplug the clock radios and put them in a drawer.

Michael O'Rourke, CEO of security consulting firm Advanced Operational Concepts, also said he does exactly that.

Even well-hidden cameras will have a small amount of reflective glass from the lens, Bombace said.

"If you use flashlights and shine them on something you think could possibly hide the camera, you will see a reflection in there, which is a pretty good way of detecting if there's a camera," he said.
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2. Look at the Wi-Fi network

A hidden camera must be connected to a local Wi-Fi network in order to be viewed remotely, Bombace said.

Wi-Fi scanning apps like Fing can identify devices on the network that are cameras, he said.
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