Hidden Camera Invasion Alert: Holiday Rentals Discovered with a Disturbing Surge

 

Recently, it was found that one out of 10 owners of holiday rental properties install hidden cameras or microphones within their properties. This is when they are rented out on sites such as Airbnb. It is believed that seven out of ten hosts had a security camera in their bedroom, according to the survey. This horrifying breach of privacy was justified by landlords as an attempt to discover foul behavior among their guests. This was to catch them before they damaged anything. 
60% of Americans are concerned about hidden cameras in Airbnb houses in 2019, according to the latest survey. One in ten vacation home residents, according to a survey by real estate investment company IPX1031, said they discovered a hidden camera during their stay at the property. 
In recent years, vacation home rentals have become an increasingly popular form of lodging – made popular by platforms like Airbnb that have racked up multi-million dollar valuations – and have opened up new opportunities for travelers seeking unique experiences as well as for hustle hosts looking for a second income. 
There might be a hidden surveillance secret on these vacation rentals that might make them seem like a quick, easy, and cost-effective holiday win, but there could be an even more eerie aspect to the victim’s next vacation rental that he/she might not have anticipated

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