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Matt is both the company founder and a nationally renowned private investigator. Matt is an intelligence specialist who excels in detecting and preventing the illegal interception of communications and in providing high-tech covert surveillance. Matt has years of hands on experience in the investigation industry and has developed a reputation for incorporating state of the art technology and innovative ideas to provide effective solutions for his clients. Matt also serves as Treasurer for the Executive Board of Directors of FALI, The Florida Association of Licensed Investigators.
What does a listening bug look like? A listening bug can look like almost anything, USB chargers, smoke detectors, wall outlets, pens, or phone adapters. These devices often hide a small microphone and transmitter inside everyday objects. Some are coin-sized, while others resemble ordinary electronics that blend seamlessly into a home or office.
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Listening devices are becoming smaller, smarter, and easier to hide. A modern listening bug can record or transmit conversations from across a room while disguised as something harmless, like a phone charger or wall clock.
Our team specializes in uncovering these covert devices. Below, we’ll show you what a listening bug looks like, how to recognize one, and what to do if you suspect your privacy has been compromised.
A listening bug, also known as an audio surveillance device, is designed to secretly capture or transmit private conversations. While older versions relied on wires, most modern models use wireless or digital technology to record sound discreetly.
Listening bugs are widely available online, making them a growing threat to personal and corporate privacy.
Most bugs are designed to look completely ordinary. Some of the most common disguises include:
They are intentionally placed where conversations naturally happen, living rooms, offices, conference tables, or bedrooms.
If you’re scanning your environment, look for:
Even if you can’t see a bug, subtle clues often appear.
Faint clicking or buzzing during phone calls, or feedback through speakers, could indicate a transmitting device.
A recently installed smoke detector, plug, or picture frame that wasn’t there before may be suspicious.
Unexplained battery drain or overheating in electronics could mean they’re powering a bug.
Wi-Fi or Bluetooth spikes may signal a hidden device transmitting data.
If you notice two or more of these signs, a professional sweep is strongly recommended.
A visual inspection is a good starting point, but it’s rarely enough. Here’s how to begin a basic search:
Scan each room carefully. Focus on decorations, outlets, and ceiling fixtures that seem new or out of place.
An RF (radio frequency) detector helps locate wireless transmitters. Move slowly around electronic devices, furniture, and walls while monitoring signal strength.
Power down all TVs, fans, and background devices. In silence, you may hear faint clicking or humming from an active bug.
With the lights off, some devices reveal small LED or infrared glows. Shine a flashlight to catch reflections from lenses or microphones.
Consumer tools have limitations. Professional investigators use advanced Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM) to detect both active and inactive devices, even those embedded in wiring or furniture.
The truth is that today’s bugs are almost impossible to find without the right training and equipment.
We use state-of-the-art tools to locate hidden listening devices:
Our investigators are licensed, discreet, and highly experienced in identifying all forms of covert surveillance.
Reassurance: Each sweep is performed confidentially, with full reporting for your personal or legal records.
Discovering a listening device can be alarming, but it’s important to stay calm and act strategically.
Here’s what to do:
We can verify if it’s active, trace its source, and assist in safe removal while preserving any evidence for investigation.
If you suspect your privacy has been compromised, we provide expert bug detection and removal services across Florida.
Our Promise:
Discreet, accurate, and comprehensive sweeps that leave no device undiscovered.
Some are the size of a coin, while others are built into regular devices that appear perfectly normal.
Listen for unusual sounds, check for new objects, or use an RF detector. For certainty, book a professional TSCM sweep.
Yes. Many store audio on internal memory cards and upload it later when connected.
They’re usually placed in bedrooms, offices, or meeting spaces, inside outlets, lights, vents, or electronic devices.
If something feels off, trust your instincts. A hidden listening device can compromise your privacy, safety, and peace of mind.
Southern Recon Agency is Florida’s trusted provider of professional TSCM sweeps, helping clients eliminate hidden surveillance threats quickly and discreetly.
Your conversations are yours alone. Book a confidential sweep today and reclaim your privacy with us.