How to Detect If Someone Put a GPS Tracking Device on My Car?

If you're like many people, you may be wondering how to detect if someone has placed a GPS tracking device on your vehicle. GPS Tracking devices have gotten so small, they are commonly the size of a pack of cigarettes, and some are even as small as a quarter! With devices that small, they can be hard to detect, especially if you've got a large vehicle.
The first thing you need to know is that there are two different types GPS tracking devices:
GPS "Loggers"
A GPS Logger is a passive device, meaning that it doesn't actively transmit your GPS location. This means whoever put a GPS logger on your car will have to place it on your car, and then retrieve it later in order to view the driving data, which is stored on the device. A popular example of this is the Sleuthgear iTrail GPS Logger, which is only 1.5"X1.5" big.
GPS "Trackers"
A GPS Tracker is an active device, meaning that it actively transmits your location "live", usually to a secure website, where the person who placed it there can view your location and driving information via a web browser or special program. Once they put it on there, they do not have to retrieve it, they can just view the information online. They will likely come back later though, because the battery life on active tracker is usually less than 30 days.
Here's where knowing the difference between the two types of tracking devices is important. A GPS Logger (like the iTrail GPS) can only be detected manually - meaning you'll have to physically search for it. The reason for this is because since they don't actively transmit a signal (they just store data to the device), then a bug detector or bug sweeper won't be able to pick up any kind of transmission or signal. If you suspect that you might have a GPS logger on your vehicle, the first place to look for it is UNDER THE VEHICLE. This is the most popular place to hide a GPS tracking device, and is accomplished by placing the device inside a magnetic case, which securely attaches to the metal on the underside of your vehicle. Other places to look are in the glove box, center console, and the truck (including under the spare tire).
If you suspect that you might have an active GPS Tracker on your car, a manual search is always the first step. Look under the vehicle, in the glove box, and in the trunk. These type of units are usually bigger than GPS Loggers because they need a bigger battery in order to actively transmit a signal. If you don't have time to do a manual search, you're in luck, because active GPS Trackers can be easily detected by a GPS Detector.
A GPS Detector is a handheld device that is usually battery powered that allows you to "sweep" your vehicle (or wherever else you want to locate a GPS Tracker) and will alert you when it detects a transmitting GPS signal that is sending out your location. There is an adjustable sensitivity knob that allows you to hone in on the exact location of the tracker, so you can remove it from your vehicle.
A GPS detection device will also detect cell phone signals, because cell phones are commonly used as makeshift GPS tracking devices, since owners of cell phones can often use a "locate" feature of their phone to find out where it is at.
So if you want to find out if someone has placed a GPS tracking device on your car, first conduct a manual search, and for a quicker and easier search, use a GPS Detector.

16 Signs Your Child May Be Taking Drugs

Here is a list of problems that could indicate drug use. Be careful not to automatically assume, however, that drugs are the problem. Children, especially adolescents, give off many of these signals when they are distressed in other ways, too. You'll need to sort out with your child exactly what the problem is and try to identify any substance abuse, perhaps with the help of a family counselor or child psychologist. Keep in mind that even if there is no drug abuse going on yet, these other problems need to be addressed.

1. Increased truancy and tardiness to classes

2. A drop in grades

3. Behavior problems in school

4. Losing interest in activities the child once enjoyed

5. Dropping old friends and a sudden influence of a new crowd

6. Personality changes -- a child who was once outgoing is now withdrawn, or someone who is usually relaxed is now fidgety much of the time

7. Sudden mood changes -- euphoria followed by tenseness or edginess; excessive suspiciousness or paranoia

8. Appearing listless or hung over

9. Increased forgetfulness

10. Increased secretiveness

11. Withdrawal from the family

12. More combativeness at home

13. Red eyes

14. Weight loss

15. Not sleeping well

16. Fatigue or hyperactivity

The top 9 Signs your spouse may be cheating on you

You have a sinking feeling in the pit of your stomach, something is not right but you can't quite figure out what that feeling is about. Your spouse has become distant, he/she is working late on a regular basis or, maybe your spouse has moved out of the house with no explanation. You suspect your spouse is cheating but every time you bring it up with your spouse, he/she denies the possibility. All the signs are there but you don't have any proof. So, pay attention to the signs and your instinct but, be careful not to confuse signs with proof.

1. "I Love You But I'm Not In Love With You."

If you hear these words, a big warning bell should go off. This is one of the most consistent things a cheating spouse will say. Your spouse may have a deep, loving bond with you but, intense feelings of passion can override the bond with you and cause your spouse to lose sight of his/her true feelings. The cheating spouse will develop what I call hormone - induced amnesia. The surging hormones and passion they feel in their new relationship can cause some very skewed thinking.

2. "We are just friends."

This is also another very predictable statement that will come from a cheating spouse. If your spouse is spending more and more time with this new "friend"; then there is probably more to it than mere friendship. Your spouse may feel they have a lot in common with this person, that this person understands them and things they are going through. Whatever the reasons for the friendship, it's a big warning sign and one you should take seriously.

3. A sudden need for privacy.

If things the two of you used to share openly suddenly become private pay attention cause something is probably up. He/she may start password protecting computer activity. Cell phone and credit card bills may be hidden. If you ask why or attempt to find out information that used to be common knowledge between the two of you, you will be accused of snooping or trying to control your spouse. Big warning sign!

4. "I need some space to figure out my feelings."

Men and women who are involved with someone else will request more space, time alone or away from the family. They may say it is due to confusion over their feelings or stress at work. This can be a sign that there is someone else and the spouse is trying to figure out ways to have more freedom.

5. Regular work habits change.

Working late, going to work at odd hours or, putting in more time than is normal on work related issues can be an indication that a spouse is cheating.

6. Spending a large amount of time on the computer.

In today’s world, with modern technology, a person looking for an affair doesn’t even have to leave their home. The ease of internet chat rooms, online dating sites and secret email accounts has caused an alarming increase in emotional affairs. If your spouse is online more than usual, hanging out in chat rooms and visiting pornographic websites then you have reason to be alarmed.

7. Secretive phone calls and more time spent on the phone.

Emotional affairs occur primarily via the phone, especially cell phones. If you find your spouse hanging up suddenly when you enter the room or erasing the history on the cell phone and becoming defensive when asked about it, then you might want to check your phone records.

8. Behavior that just doesn't add up.

Not being where he/she was expected to be. Missing time they can't explain. Money that isn't accounted for. Receipts for things you don't have. Missing clothing. Clothing that does not belong to your family. Being caught in little lies about the details of the day.

9. Your Own fears and suspicions

If you find yourself looking for excuses for your spouse's behavior or trying to convince yourself that they would never cheat then that is a warning sign. Your intuition is frequently one of the best indicators that something is wrong. If you suspect your spouse might be cheating on you, do some investigating and then talk to him/her about what you've found. Do it in a way that is calm and courteous. Ask for honesty. Be prepared for lies. It is a sad fact that people having affairs become excellent liars. People who never told a lie before in their lives. Trust your gut instinct but get hard, cold proof also.

Law Enforcement Grade Cameras

This Mini DV features a higher frame rate (30fps), higher storage capacity (16GB), and now has a TIME/DATE stamp. It also has a unique metal housing in a ultra small design. 

It can be used in many recording situations such as network video, family entertainment, business meetings, outdoor sports, personal and home security evidence collection for the novice and professional.

Packed inside this small rugged DVR is a color camera with 640x480 resolution @ 30 fps. Great high quality video. With a built in rechargeable battery and the capacity to use up to an 16GB micro SD card this Micro Mini DVR is both versatile and small enough to carry anywhere! Includes 2GB SD Card.

 
Specifications:

•	Thumb size alloy housing
•	Time/Date Stamping
•	Web cam capability
•	Supports AVI video format
•	30 FPS and 640 x 480 Resolution
•	Built in Li-on rechargeable battery last up to 1.5 hours
•	Supports up to 16GB Micro SD Card (30 minutes per 1 GB of recording time)
•	LED indicator
•	Easy installation with a bracket or clip
•	Bracket allows for 360 degree pan and 150 degree tilt

Includes:

•	Mini DVR unit
•	USB  Cable
•	Mounts, clip or Rotating bracket
•	Carrying Case
•	Neck strap
•	Install Mini-CD
•	Instructions

Taser C2 Defense Kit

You understand that your personal protection game plan requires true knock out power. You also understand that you could find yourself in legal jeopardy by using deadly force. Here’s why a TASER is your best option: Only TASER provides the power to knock out a violent attacker for a full 30 seconds from up to 15 feet away. That gives you plenty of time to escape from a dangerous situation without having to resort to deadly force. That’s right, TASER offers the same tools the police use to take down hostile criminals

Knock an attacker out of commission and get away safely

Take a mugger down…from up to 15 feet

Use as a ‘stun gun’ without the cartridge or after the cartridge is fired

No license needed to carry openly or concealed* (see State Laws before purchasing)

• Compact enough to fit in your pocket

  
  

  Lifetime Replacement Guarantee

  When an X26C, M26C, or C2 CEW is used in self-defense, the CEWs may be deployed and left behind providing the Purchaser a window of opportunity to get to safety and call law enforcement. TASER International will replace the TASER X26C, M26C, or C2 CEW free of charge, with the same product or a like product, at TASER International’s option, if the Purchaser provides, within one year following the event, the following information to TASER International, 17800 North 85th Street, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255 Attn: Customer Service:
  

  • a copy of the official police report documenting the incident, the use of the product in self-defense, and the loss of the product;
  • proof of purchase of the product (receipt, purchase order, or invoice); <
  • check or a credit authorization for the shipping and handling fees; and
  • Purchaser’s name, physical address (no P.O. Boxes allowed), and phone number of where to send the replaced item.

  Purchaser is responsible for any expedited shipping or handling costs for the replacement CEW. A replacement product assumes the remaining warranty of the original product or 90-days from the date of replacement, whichever provides longer coverage to the Purchaser.
  TASER International’s Lifetime Replacement Guarantee is not available or applicable: (a) on any international (Non-United States) sales or uses of TASER Citizen Products; or (b) to any Purchaser who uses the CEW for a commercial purpose.

  
  

Recluse XT Wallet Covert Camera

As the name implies, the Recluse XT from SleuthGear is extra tiny!  At only 1/4 of an inch thick it is quite possibly the thinnest black box DVR in the industry! Choose 4 hour continuous recording or motion detection to capture footage exactly when you need it.
Included is a stylish bi-fold wallet designed specially to hide the camera/DVR. It is the perfect disguise! No need to create a “homemade” pin hole in something so as to allow for a decent recording view.  Keep it at counter height and your options are limitless with this tiny device and wallet accessory.  Feel confident that your surveillance is discreet and effective in places like this:

• Place the XT Wallet combo on a conference table and record business meetings
• Slide the XT without wallet between the pages of a book or newspaper at a coffee shop. 
 • Position it in the dash console of your car for front seat recording

Features

• Tiny - 1/4'' thick x 2" (w) x 3.8" (h)
• Continuous recording or motion detection options
• LED status indicator
• Record to included Micro SD card and view footage on PC
• Four hour battery life
• Time/Date stamp on video recordin
• Hide camera/DVR inside included bi-fold wallet

Specs

• Video: MPEG4 640x480
• Max video recording time 16GB 16hours 32GB 32 hours
• SD card memory up to 32GB
• Rechargable Lithium Ploymer batter, DC 3.7V 580 mAH
• External Power DC 5V 0.8A
• Battery Life Max 4 hours
• Time and Date Stamp
• Camera: .3MP with 70 degree angle

Includes

• Covert Case
• AC Adapter
• Video Cable
• USB Cable
• Micro SD Card 16GB
• DC Jack

Body worn covert cameras

Body worn cameras have become more popular lately not only for covert recording but to protect an individual from legal actions in a court of law. These cameras are made to look like Ink Pens, Key Chains, Buttons, Coffee Cups, Wallets, and any other item you could think of that you would carry on you on a daily basis.

These body worn cameras feature built in rechargeable batteries, internal memory, and in some cases have a audio recording function as well. On a single 2 hour charge these cameras can be powered for up to 2 hours and record up to 4 hours based on its internal memory. Due to the nature of the size of the cameras you will not have motion or voice detection like you would on a regular voice recorder or camera, since these cameras are really intended for the person wearing it to operate the camera. Just like any other camera these feature time and date stamp and in several cases you can upgrade the internal memory for longer recording times. If you have any questions about the products above feel free to contact us at sales@spyshopsusa.com and one of our knowledgeable staff members will try to assist you in any way we can.