Be safe out there friends

Be safe out there friends

Solitary Stranger​(dom male) • Feb 6, 2026

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c62rexy9y3no

To summarize for those of you who cannot take the time to read, there's a very rising trend in the porn industry of the "hidden hotel spycam" that is particularly prevalent in Chinese hotels but is not limited to there. The onus should definitely not be on us, the customers of hotel rooms, to check for these cameras(some of which can be as small as a pencil eraser nowadays) but that is sadly what it has come to. Be safe, be wary, above all know how to protect yourself. It sucks to do when the first thing you want to do after getting to your room is to relax but you should turn off all lights and start looking for one around your room. Usually you can find it by looking for a flash through your own smartphone camera but there are dedicated devices you can use to detect them as well.

Steellover​(sub male) • Feb 7, 2026

This is downright scary; I wonder first of all, how many hotel owners are complicit in this and if so, whether they can face prosecution? And specifically in the United States, how prevalent is it? I would think it might not be a problem in smaller cities, but in places like Las Vegas...?

Miki • Feb 8, 2026

Not that it would have bothered me to be "on candid camera" but it all boils down to proof. If one can prove the motel / hotel owner is complicit in the placement of an illegal camera in a hotel room, especially the bathroom, that owner would lose his shirt at the very least.

They would also face legal trouble if they fail to demonstrate that they inspect their rooms for such devices on a regular basis. It's no less a liability than if someone in an adjacent room drilled a peep hole in the wall and nothing was done to mitigate that risk such as regular inspections.

But as I ain't no expert, it's guesswork on my part. But it does stand to reason.

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Outside the U. S. who knows what, if any penalties there are for such spying.

The best defense is a good offense. Go in assuming some perv fucked around with the room and use whatever technology you (rhet) can get to scan for that kind of shit.

Solitary Stranger​(dom male) • Feb 9, 2026

After quite a bit of research this appears to be one of the best options per price point to help you find hidden cameras. Please note this shouldn't just be reserved for the situation I linked to, always use this when you're about to engage in vulnerable situations where you do not have 10000% trust in the environment you're in.

https://a.co/d/012TU0rC

MidSummerDream​(neither female)​{BothHold🗝} • Feb 9, 2026

I live about 20 mins by Vegas in clean suburb of Vegas. has changed over the years it’s a lot cleaner rules got strict good to it. Many come to Vegas not all about casinos and Vegas also about art , hiking , events ,gardens , tea , music , theater. Wonderful Events during the holidays like place makes chocolate fest of lights or hearts like fairytale , with Chinese New Year the glow event. More attractions good clean fun. has armed strict rules The bunny house in the desert that’s even strict and no hookers walk the steets the police are every were. people only do body positivity that’s it only thing people do try to race in there car. Las Vegas and across Nevada are not permitted to lawfully place video cameras inside private areas of a guest room where guests reasonably expect privacy (bedrooms, bathrooms). Cameras are commonly used in public spaces and behind counters; any in-room video surveillance would be highly unusual, likely unlawful, and typically grounds for criminal and civil remedies.

Key points

Legal baseline (Nevada law and expectations)
Nevada recognizes a reasonable expectation of privacy in hotel guest rooms and bathrooms. Recording someone in a private place without consent can violate state criminal statutes (e.g., statutes targeting voyeurism or interception) and federal laws in some circumstances.
Hotels routinely disclose surveillance in public areas (lobbies, hallways, elevators, casino floors, parking garages). Those disclosures don’t authorize in-room video monitoring.
Typical industry practice
Major hotels and casino operators do not install covert cameras inside guest rooms because of legal risk, brand/reputation risk, and liability.
Security focus is on public areas, perimeter, back-of-house, and access control (key-card logs, door sensors). Some properties use in-room safety devices that are clearly visible (e.g., smoke detectors, thermostats, smart TVs) but not hidden cameras.
Notable exceptions and edge cases
Property management or short-term rental platforms (like private Airbnb hosts) have produced documented incidents of illicit hidden cameras. That has led to lawsuits and law enforcement action.
Maintenance or security contractors acting rogue, or criminal trespassers placing cameras, could be a source of illicit devices—these are illegal acts, not standard hotel practice.
Devices can be disguised as ordinary objects (USB chargers, alarm clocks, smoke detectors). This is why some travelers worry.
What to do if you suspect a camera
Do not destroy evidence. Photograph the device and its location.
Conduct a discreet visual sweep: check areas facing the bed and bathroom, smoke detectors, vents, alarm clocks, lamps, mirrors, TVs, power outlets, and internet routers.
Use technical checks: scan for unknown Wi‑Fi access points, use a camera-detection app that looks for lenses or RF transmitters, and shine a flashlight toward suspected lenses—camera lenses often reflect a small bright glint.
Report immediately to hotel management and demand documentation of surveillance policies; ask for a room change away from floor/wing if uncomfortable.
Contact local police to create an official report if you find a suspected hidden camera; preserve device and photos.
For short-term rentals, notify the platform (Airbnb, Vrbo) and request removal/refund and police involvement.
Remedies and consequences
Discovery of covert in-room recording can result in criminal charges (voyeurism, invasion of privacy), civil lawsuits for emotional distress and invasion of privacy, and regulatory penalties.
Reputable hotels will escalate, investigate, and cooperate with law enforcement; many will offer refunds, relocation, or compensation when concerns are verified.
Practical travel tips

Prefer established, branded hotels that emphasize privacy policies and have formal security teams.
On arrival, do a quick visual sweep of the room, focusing on bathrooms and areas with a clear line of sight to the bed.
Disable unknown devices on in-room Wi‑Fi if possible; avoid using hotel-provided smart TVs for sensitive accounts unless you factory-reset or sign out.
Keep valuables in the hotel safe; use privacy shields for webcams on personal devices when in hotel rooms.
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