DO YOU SUSPECT THAT YOU ARE BEING FOLLOWED?

Do you think you are being followed? It may not actually be a suspicion or paranoia.

If you have reason to believe that you are being followed, it is important to trust your intuition and conduct your own investigation.

Otherwise, an unauthorized person may be collecting information that they can later use against you. The initiator of such actions may be a former partner, a business competitor, or a virtual stranger.

If you don't know, surveillance is the visual observation of objects or observation using video recording, photography, or special technical means for observation. In essence, it is surveillance of people taken to illegal limits. It can be carried out on an individual, group or enterprise, and can be carried out simultaneously using different methods and techniques.

Do you want to start your own investigation but don't know where to start? We are here to help you. Below, we will discuss the reasons why you may be being monitored, some of the most common types of surveillance, and how to know if you are being spied on and what to do in response. You will gain all the knowledge you need to protect yourself from outside interference.

Why are you being followed?

Surveillance means that someone is interfering with your privacy and monitoring your behavior and activities in some way. There are many reasons why someone might be interested in doing this. You may be going through a divorce, or you may have a disputed property division or child custody hearing. In such situations, your ex-partner may try to access your personal information to use it against you in court or for blackmail purposes.

Monitoring can also be done for commercial purposes. Competitors may want to know about your new achievements, products, strategies, customers, or other protected information. Attackers may try to install technical devices in your workplace to secretly obtain information. Worst of all, you may be stalked by a stranger who wants to do you physical harm. In any case, it is important to know the signs that you are being followed to protect yourself and your loved ones.

How do I know if I am being followed?

To determine whether you are being followed, you need to hire a private detective or conduct your own investigation. However, this requires knowledge, skills, and time. For most people, the idea of looking for hidden cameras or recording devices seems ridiculous in itself. In reality, however, you can find these devices if you know what to look for and where to look. But first, you need to learn about the different ways people are being monitored.

Different forms of surveillance

There are several ways people can be monitored. It can be physical surveillance, surveillance with hidden cameras, and eavesdropping. Knowing about these types of surveillance can help you determine if you are being followed. In addition, knowing about specific measures against each form of surveillance can help you protect yourself in the future.

Physical surveillance

Physical surveillance is when you are physically followed by an individual or a small group of two or more people. If you suspect you are being followed, try to be aware of what is happening around you. You may notice unfamiliar people frequenting the places you visit, perhaps in a car or van. If you see the same vehicle over and over again, there is a chance that you are being followed.

What should you do if you are sure that you are being physically monitored? If you are being watched by professionals, they will most likely know how to follow you while staying within the law. In this case, you should contact a private detective. They can use their skills to find out who is watching you, who hired them, and for what purpose.

Tracking

Tracking is a common surveillance tactic in which tracking devices are installed on the technical means you use in everyday life (phone, PC, car). These transmitters are very small and hard to find unless you actively look for them. They are usually installed in hidden places that you obviously do not have access to and cannot be detected without professional help. If you suspect that your phone is being monitored or tapped, you may have previously downloaded spyware to your device, and the same is true for your computer.

In some situations, you can find transmitters in your car by carefully inspecting it. As for your phone, you should keep an eye out for new apps that you don't remember downloading. If you notice them, you can uninstall them manually, update your device's operating system, or perform a factory reset to get rid of them. it's best to consult a specialist.

Other less obvious signs that your phone is being tracked include faster battery drain, strange noises during calls, and the device overheating quickly. In these cases, you can call *#21# or *#62# to find out if your calls or messages are being monitored or forwarded.

Hidden camera

The idea that you are being watched by a hidden camera can be disturbing and shocking. If you have reason to suspect that someone is watching you with a hidden camera, it's important to start looking immediately.

So, how can you find hidden cameras in your home or office? There are a number of signs to look out for, but the most obvious one is the appearance of new objects that you haven't noticed before. It can be a watch, a lamp, a phone, or some other object. If no one knows where it came from, it may have a hidden camera inside. In this case, take it out of the house as soon as possible and contact a private detective for advice.

Ask other family members or employees to help you search the premises. Hidden cameras can be hidden in different places, so you may need help to cover a large area. Be especially aware of smoke detectors and other electronic devices. Hidden cameras and microphones usually require power. However, keep in mind that they may be self-contained. In any case, it is better to contact a professional who can conduct a qualified search with the help of special detectors.

Recording device

Another form of surveillance is bugging, which usually involves the use of any type of recording device. A room in your home or workplace can be bugged. This means that a recording device is hidden somewhere in the room. This device could allow someone to learn details of your personal life, trade secrets of your business, or gather other information that you do not want to disclose.

Fortunately, there are several ways to tell if a room is bugged. Many spy devices have small LED indicators, so you can detect them by turning off all the lights and looking around. Some listening devices also make a buzzing, humming, or ticking sound, so if you listen closely, you can tell if a listening device is installed.

You can check under desks, smoke detectors, furniture, and other places where someone might hide recording devices. Also, last but not least, you should contact a specialist to remove existing devices if the independent search of the premises did not yield any results.

Private Detective Group provides the necessary professional services to protect your privacy.

Over the past 15 years, Private Detective Group has been helping to protect the privacy of people throughout Ukraine. We provide a wide range of different expert services for people who suspect that they are being watched, including debugging and other countermeasures.

If you have any questions or need our services, please do not hesitate to contact us. You can reach our team by calling 380 664476607 (for private clients) or 380 505767610 (for corporate clients), sending an email to detectivegrp@gmail.com, or filling out our online form.