by Jeremy | Jun 23, 2026 | News
The deposit disappearance scam is one of the most common forms of contractor fraud. A builder quotes for significant work, requests a substantial deposit to secure the start date and purchase materials, and then either fails to start at all or starts briefly before...
by Jeremy | Jun 22, 2026 | News
I get asked this a lot, usually by someone who’s either found something they shouldn’t have, or is thinking about buying something they probably shouldn’t use. So let’s clear it up: yes, you can walk into a shop or go online right now and buy a listening bug, a hidden...
by Jeremy | Jun 21, 2026 | News
GPS tracking devices attached to vehicles without the owner’s knowledge are one of the most common forms of covert surveillance we find in our work. They are small, relatively inexpensive, and can be attached magnetically to any metal surface under or around a vehicle...
by Jeremy | Jun 19, 2026 | News
Hidden cameras in rental properties and holiday lets have become an increasingly reported concern in the UK, driven partly by the growth of short-term rental platforms and partly by the falling cost and increasing miniaturisation of consumer-grade recording equipment....
by Jeremy | Jun 18, 2026 | News
The concern that private conversations are being overheard is one that people in a range of difficult circumstances experience: a relationship breakdown where trust has completely eroded, a custody dispute where one party seems to know too much about private...
by Jeremy | Jun 17, 2026 | News
One of the questions we are most frequently asked is what separates a professional bug sweep from checking a property with a consumer device bought online. The honest answer is: the equipment, the calibration, the training to interpret the results, and the...
by Jeremy | Jun 17, 2026 | News
The concealment of a surveillance device depends on two requirements: access to the location and the ability to place an object or modify an existing one without the discovery being obvious. In a residential property, both of these conditions can be met in a...
by Jeremy | Jun 17, 2026 | News
The short answer is yes, and more easily than most people realise. A smartphone with certain applications installed can silently record audio through its microphone, transmit that audio to a remote receiver, report location in real time, forward copies of messages and...
by Jeremy | Jun 15, 2026 | News
Finding a hidden camera in your home, in a rental property, or in any other space where you expected privacy is a shocking and distressing experience. The immediate impulse is often to remove it, destroy it, or confront whoever placed it. Acting on any of these...
by Jeremy | Jun 14, 2026 | News
The suspicion that your home may be under surveillance is an unsettling one, and it is not always easy to know whether the signs you are noticing represent a genuine concern or the product of anxiety in a difficult situation. This article explains the most common...
by Jeremy | Jun 12, 2026 | News
The time a professional bug sweep takes depends primarily on the size of the property and the scope of the sweep. This article gives you a realistic picture of the timescales for different types of sweep, so you can plan accordingly when you instruct us. Residential...
by Jeremy | Jun 12, 2026 | News
Hidden cameras have become smaller, cheaper, and more widely available than ever before. A functional camera capable of recording video at reasonable resolution can be concealed within almost any household object — a smoke detector, a plug adapter, a clock, a picture...
by Jeremy | Jun 10, 2026 | News
A professional bug sweep — known in the security industry as a Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM) inspection — is a systematic, methodical examination of a property, vehicle, or device for the presence of covert surveillance equipment. This article explains...
by Jeremy | Jun 4, 2025 | News
Bug sweeps conducted in residential properties and those conducted in commercial or corporate environments share the same fundamental methodology and use the same core detection equipment. But they differ significantly in scale, in the nature of the threat, in the...
by Jeremy | Jun 4, 2025 | News
When it comes to relationships, trust is everything. But sometimes, that trust can be shaken by a change in behaviour that doesn’t feel quite right. While none of the following signs are definitive proof of infidelity on their own, they can indicate that something is...
by Jeremy | Jun 4, 2025 | News
Going through a divorce can feel like your world has been turned upside down. While it’s emotionally challenging, it’s also a time that requires clear decision-making and practical action. Whether you’re starting over in a new home, managing your finances...
by Jeremy | Jun 1, 2025 | News
No relationship is perfect, but there’s a difference between normal ups and downs and patterns of behaviour that signal something deeper is wrong. Relationship red flags are warning signs that, if ignored, can lead to emotional distress, manipulation, or even...
