Are Hidden Cameras in South Dakota, Iowa & Minnesota Hotels?

Sometimes you can never be too careful while staying in South Dakota, Iowa, and Minnesota hotels.

New reports of video voyeurism – using hidden cameras to spy on people, often for sexually perverse purposes – are on the rise. Keep in mind: Most hotels are not responsible for this criminal act. But there are hidden cameras that can be found in hotels across the country, including in South Dakota, Iowa, and Minnesota

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Are there hidden cameras inside South Dakota, Iowa, and Minnesota hotels? And if there are hidden cameras, how can travelers find them?

Hotel rooms, cruise ship bathrooms, and even children's bedrooms are vulnerable. And these hidden cameras can truly be hidden. According to an article from Safe Home, some cameras can be as small as 1.5 by 1.5 by 1.5 inches, a solid cube. Others can be 2 by 1.9 by 1.4 inches.

Here are ten spots where hidden cameras could be hiding in South Dakota, Iowa, and Minnesota hotels:

Pictures Hung on Walls 

Working Alarm Clocks

Smoke Detectors 

Kleenex Boxes 

Phone Chargers

Hot Tub

Desk Lamps

Air Fresheners

Mirrors on The Wall

Random Various Items in the Hotel Room

Objects could be placed in unusual places. Check the shower heads, where the beds are located, or even the bathroom soap. If there are multiple items like smoke detectors, that could be a sign of a hidden camera.

If you are ever in doubt inside a South Dakota, Iowa, or Minnesota hotel room - don't touch it and call law enforcement.