hidden cameras in paharganj hotel rooms

anandi · Jan 27th, 2008, 20:42

I'll be heading back to India next week for the 11th time and was chatting with a local friend of mine who is in Delhi at the moment. He warned me to be careful of a new scam going on in hotel rooms, especially Paharganj hotel rooms. Apparently mini hidden cameras no larger than the size of a button are being hidden in the rooms and are recording everything that is going on inside. Then the ilicit videos are being sent by text message (sms) to mobile phones all over india! What will they think of next?? Has anybody else heard of this? My advice... check your room thoroughly before you undress... !

vtrravikumar · Jan 27th, 2008, 20:50

Thats Spooky...

I have heard that such things happen in Hotels in places like Shimla, Manali, Mussouri where usually the honeymoon couple go...

Not heard of such think till now happening in Delhi though.

Nick-H · Jan 27th, 2008, 20:51

Nobody has sent any such images to my mobile phone.

I suspect that this has almost certainly happened, in hotel rooms all over the world, maybe India, maybe Pahaganj, but the frequency/danger is likely to be an urban myth.

Nothing wrong with checking the room out if it makes you feel ok.

machadinha · Jan 27th, 2008, 20:53

<cross-posted with Nick>

Er, yes, the topic's been done before. Can't find the relevant thread for it in a jiffy.

What can one say; if it happens, it will happen all over the world, no doubt. Paranoidly turning every hotel room inside out may not be the solution, nor will it have the staff look on you more favorably.

Before mini cameras, there were always the peephole stories. Yes, I suppose it happens.

PeakXV · Jan 27th, 2008, 22:02

If that cockroach really is a cockroach then why does it not move and only follow me with it's eyes?

edwardseco · Jan 27th, 2008, 22:40

Now you have me looking for the ad I saw for an electronic camera detector. Anyone have their favorite video.?

NeeliAankhen · Jan 27th, 2008, 23:07

Does sound urban legend-y to me, whether it's really even happened or only been imagined.

How about this - as soon as anyone on this forum sees a video made in this way in an Indian hotel room, please post about it here!!

steven_ber · Jan 28th, 2008, 00:40

OK, if I want to receive these videos, who do I send my mobile number to?

shere · Jan 28th, 2008, 01:26

This is not an urban myth. It is 100% true, there have been many cases where such videos have been made and released.

Camera phones are usually used and sometimes proper cameras.

The camera phone is the ultimate must have gadget for perverts in India.

Employees were caught making such video in Ludhiana.
http://www.tribuneindia.com/2005/20050305/main3.htm

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Originally Posted by steven_ber

OK, if I want to receive these videos, who do I send my mobile number to?

Log onto www.desitorrents.com, there are usually a few in the mobile section. You never know you may be featured in one.

nkkumawat · Jan 28th, 2008, 02:50

this kind of incidents happens but rarely, its kind of more roaring than happening.however if any member has authenticity regarding said matter please let us know.

tgvip · Jan 28th, 2008, 04:35

Quote:

Log onto www.desitorrents.com, there are usually a few in the mobile section. You never know you may be featured in one.

shere: to desitorrents.com registrations are "invitation only" now

. Can you/somebody help to register there? I mean could you send an invitation to register to this site? There is invitation system. Who are registered, who can help with an invitation, pls?

shere · Jan 28th, 2008, 17:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by tgvip

Log onto www.desitorrents.com, there are usually a few in the mobile section. You never know you may be featured in one.

shere: to desitorrents.com registrations are "invitation only" now

. Can you/somebody help to register there? I mean could you send an invitation to register to this site? There is invitation system. Who are registered, who can help with an invitation, pls?

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tgvip · Jan 28th, 2008, 17:48

Thank you.

Lou Wilson · Jan 28th, 2008, 18:10

You don't have to to India it may be happening in your own neighborhood. There was a bust near me on the local news last week just outside of Philadelphia USA on this same topic. There are sick people everywhere even India

shashank.aggarwal · Jan 28th, 2008, 18:20

however going by the number of videos that float around its safe to say that Indian's are yet lagging behind other countries in terms to these things...

I guess the cameras and technology is still expensive by Indian standards..

Jan 27th, 2008, 20:42	#1
anandi Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: toronto Posts: 183	hidden cameras in paharganj hotel rooms I'll be heading back to India next week for the 11th time and was chatting with a local friend of mine who is in Delhi at the moment. He warned me to be careful of a new scam going on in hotel rooms, especially Paharganj hotel rooms. Apparently mini hidden cameras no larger than the size of a button are being hidden in the rooms and are recording everything that is going on inside. Then the ilicit videos are being sent by text message (sms) to mobile phones all over india! What will they think of next?? Has anybody else heard of this? My advice... check your room thoroughly before you undress... !

Jan 27th, 2008, 20:50	#2
vtrravikumar Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Noida Posts: 21	Thats Spooky... I have heard that such things happen in Hotels in places like Shimla, Manali, Mussouri where usually the honeymoon couple go... Not heard of such think till now happening in Delhi though. __________________ VTR Ravi Kumar

Jan 27th, 2008, 20:51	#3
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 26,856	Nobody has sent any such images to my mobile phone. I suspect that this has almost certainly happened, in hotel rooms all over the world, maybe India, maybe Pahaganj, but the frequency/danger is likely to be an urban myth. Nothing wrong with checking the room out if it makes you feel ok. __________________ . Just one member of the IndiaMike Mod Team

Jan 27th, 2008, 20:53	#4
machadinha Not Your Guru Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: yörp Posts: 10,569	<cross-posted with Nick> Er, yes, the topic's been done before. Can't find the relevant thread for it in a jiffy. What can one say; if it happens, it will happen all over the world, no doubt. Paranoidly turning every hotel room inside out may not be the solution, nor will it have the staff look on you more favorably. Before mini cameras, there were always the peephole stories. Yes, I suppose it happens. __________________ Reading tips, all picked up at IndiaMike : INDAX's A Comprehensive Guide To India / Dinoj Surendran's Desi Humor / ITHVC on Culture Shock & Travel Health / JetLag Travel Guides For the Undiscerning Traveller / India Travel Links

Jan 27th, 2008, 22:02	#5
PeakXV Naan.tering Nabob Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Abode of Glooscap Posts: 4,195	If that cockroach really is a cockroach then why does it not move and only follow me with it's eyes? __________________ We shall not cease from exploration and at the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started ...and know the place for the first time. T.S. Eliot Don't go to India ~ Pre-trip Warnings & Misconceptions?

Jan 27th, 2008, 22:40	#6
edwardseco Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Land that shakes and bakes. Posts: 3,931	Now you have me looking for the ad I saw for an electronic camera detector. Anyone have their favorite video.?

Jan 27th, 2008, 23:07	#7
NeeliAankhen Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: New York, NY USA Posts: 268	Does sound urban legend-y to me, whether it's really even happened or only been imagined. How about this - as soon as anyone on this forum sees a video made in this way in an Indian hotel room, please post about it here!!

Jan 28th, 2008, 00:40	#8
steven_ber Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: London, England. Posts: 9,195	OK, if I want to receive these videos, who do I send my mobile number to? __________________ . How to get helpful replies to your transport/Itinerary questions. Train information.

Jan 28th, 2008, 02:50	#10
nkkumawat Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: rawat bhata,india Posts: 10	this kind of incidents happens but rarely, its kind of more roaring than happening.however if any member has authenticity regarding said matter please let us know.

Jan 28th, 2008, 17:48	#13
tgvip Transerfer Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Vilnius, Lithuania Posts: 6	Thank you.

Jan 28th, 2008, 18:10	#14
Lou Wilson Untitled Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Philadelphia. PA USA Posts: 118	You don't have to to India it may be happening in your own neighborhood. There was a bust near me on the local news last week just outside of Philadelphia USA on this same topic. There are sick people everywhere even India

Jan 28th, 2008, 18:20	#15
shashank.aggarwal Mr. Badboy :D Join Date: May 2007 Location: ~ Dilli ~ Posts: 5,504	however going by the number of videos that float around its safe to say that Indian's are yet lagging behind other countries in terms to these things... I guess the cameras and technology is still expensive by Indian standards.. __________________ Travelogue - Around India Random Reviews

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