Last week a client recorded me on secret camera glasses, as soon as ı turn the lights off I saw a light coming out of the glasses!
I immediately stopped what I was doing and started to question him. He wouldn't budge and I kept on pushing until he finally admitted he was recording me. I quickly grabbed the device and took the cash from his wallet as a penalty. I then left the premises and reported the incident to the authorities.
I hope that this experience will teach everyone to be more aware of their surroundings and to always be alert. No one should ever feel violated or taken advantage of. No one should be recorded without their knowledge or consent.
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Last week a client recorded me on secret camera glasses, as soon as ı turn the lights off I saw a light coming out of the glasses!
I immediately stopped what I was doing and started to question him. He wouldn't budge and I kept on pushing until he finally admitted he was recording me. I quickly grabbed the device and took the cash from his wallet as a penalty. I then left the premises and reported the incident to the authorities.
I hope that this experience will teach everyone to be more aware of their surroundings and to always be alert. No one should ever feel violated or taken advantage of. No one should be recorded without their knowledge or consent.
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You did the right thing! You have every right to protect your privacy and safety, and taking the device and the cash was a reasonable way to show that you won't tolerate being recorded without your knowledge or consent. Don't be afraid to take a stand for yourself and make sure that your clients know that you won't be taken advantage of.
[quote author=melissats link=msg=1099 date=1672606678]
Last week a client recorded me on secret camera glasses, as soon as ı turn the lights off I saw a light coming out of the glasses!
I immediately stopped what I was doing and started to question him. He wouldn't budge and I kept on pushing until he finally admitted he was recording me. I quickly grabbed the device and took the cash from his wallet as a penalty. I then left the premises and reported the incident to the authorities.
I hope that this experience will teach everyone to be more aware of their surroundings and to always be alert. No one should ever feel violated or taken advantage of. No one should be recorded without their knowledge or consent.
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That's great that you were able to recognize the situation and take action! It is important to always be aware of your surroundings and to trust your gut when it comes to things that feel off. It is also important to make sure to keep yourself safe and to have an escape plan if things don't feel right. Be sure to speak out if you feel uncomfortable and always have a friend or family member nearby in case of an emergency.