Surveillance self-check: phone, vehicle, premises

When a surveillance check makes sense

Suspecting that someone is listening to your conversations or tracking your movements is deeply unsettling. The self-check above does not replace a technical sweep, but it helps you separate random signs from the ones that deserve attention.

A battery that drains quickly or a phone that runs warm often has a simple explanation. When other people know things you only said in private, though, or you find unfamiliar objects in your home, office or car, the combination changes the picture.

The suspicion has more substance when there is also a motive: a business dispute, a divorce, a court case or a former associate who had access to your premises.

How a professional sweep works

A counter-surveillance sweep is carried out discreetly, usually at a time that does not draw attention. It includes:

• a physical inspection of sockets, light fittings, furniture and ceiling tiles
• a radio-frequency scan for transmitters and wireless cameras
• a vehicle check for GPS trackers and devices on the OBD port
• a check of your own phone for stalkerware and suspicious profiles

At the end you receive a written report with the findings and recommendations for prevention.

What the law says

Placing a bug or spyware on another person's device is a criminal offence under Article 370A of the Greek Penal Code, and the privacy of communications is protected by Article 19 of the Constitution. If a device is found, proper documentation allows you to take legal action.

Read more about the mobile phone check and preventive measures.

Next steps

If the result worries you, get in touch from a different device for a confidential, free first conversation. You will receive a clear plan and a written cost estimate before any work begins.