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Do you feel like you’re being surveilled in your vehicle? This might not just be a little paranoia–GPS tracking devices and spy listening “bugs” are very real, and they’re not to be taken lightly. Jealous spouses, spiteful exes, stalkers, and even hackers can easily plant one of these devices in your car. It can be difficult to know for sure or prove that you’re being targeted by one of these surveillance tools, but here’s the good news: we’re here to help with your investigation. We've researched and compiled the best methods to tell if your car is being bugged–arm yourself with this important information to stay safe and secure.
Things You Should Know
- Listen for volume changes, popping noises, buzzes, static, or radio interference since these are all audible signs that your car may be bugged.
- If you're being stalked by a jilted lover or obsessive person, provide evidence to the police. If you're in a position of authority, check if information has been leaked.
- Inspect both the interior and the exterior of your car for tracking devices. As an extra precaution, use a GPS bug detector to scan for hidden surveillance tools.
- Keep yourself safe by telling the police about stalkers and either dumping a tracking device in a remote place like the woods or turning it in to authorities.
Steps
References
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- ↑ https://www.brickhousesecurity.com/gps-trackers/how-to-find-gps-tracker/
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- ↑ https://fleetroot.com/blog/how-to-detect-if-a-gps-tracker-is-placed-in-your-vehicle/
- ↑ https://www.spytech.com/spytechblog/2020/2/7/the-truth-about-detecting-gps-vehicle-trackers
- ↑ https://www.npr.org/sections/alltechconsidered/2018/01/04/554564010/i-know-where-you-ve-been-digital-spying-and-divorce-in-the-smartphone-age
- ↑ https://www.theverge.com/2022/3/1/22947917/airtags-privacy-security-stalking-solutions
- ↑ https://laurel-house.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Tracking-the-Stalker-Handout.pdf
- ↑ https://www.ftc.gov/business-guidance/resources/protecting-personal-information-guide-business