图文 | 如果你在公厕看到这个，马上离开并报警
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As technology moves at the speed of light with new products and gadgets meant to make our lives easier, there is also a dark side.
飞速发展的科技让我们的生活变得容易很多，但同时，也有阴暗的一面。
With every new product that is released in the market, there is a good number of individuals using them to hurt and violate others as well as engage in criminal activity.
市面上每出现一款新的产品，总有那么一部分人会把它们滥用在违法犯罪活动上。
The coat hook on the wall looks inconspicuous at first glance. They look like ordinary hooks but are meant for a far darker purpose.
这个墙上的挂钩，乍一眼看没什么不对劲。其实不然，它目前的用途相当邪恶。
Notice the double hooks. These are not usually the standard in coat hooks.
看一下这个双挂钩，它们跟标准的挂钩仿佛有点不一样。
They can be easily attached to any wall in the home or places like a public bathroom.
它们能够轻易地粘家里的墙上，或者是公厕这样的地方。
If you ever see this anywhere, please leave immediately and contact authorities.
如果你见到这个， 马上离开并且报警。
The video camera can be set to manual or motion-activated recording. This small tech is affordable to buy.
摄像头可以手动启动，也可以靠感应自动启动，而且价格不贵，大多人买得起。
You can find these creepy cameras for as low as $20 online.
这吓人的小东西在网上20美金就能买到。
No one would ever suspect this coat hook is actually hiding a camera.
谁也不会怀疑这个挂衣钩里面竟然藏着一个摄像头。
The camera can record for 120 minutes continuously.
这个摄像头可以连续拍摄120分钟。
The camera comes with a charger and transfer cable.
摄像头和充电器，数据线配套。
The hook is like any other found at a hardware store.
挂钩就是商店里面卖的普通挂钩。
The hidden camera wall hooks so far come in standard black and white.
这些隐藏摄像头的挂钩目前一般为标准的黑白色。
The camera records video and audio through the small hole at the top.
摄像头通过上面的小洞录制视频和音频
And to add to the creepy factor, these wireless cameras can be recorded remotely.
更可恶的是，这些无线摄像头还可以遥控操作。
The wireless remote control works through walls. That is extremely scary.
无线遥控器可以穿透墙壁遥控，这太恐怖了。
Notice when it's set somewhere in a room that is out of place.
请注意，这东西在房间里不合适的地方出现。
Sometimes you can see the light when the camera is recording. If you see it, than you know you need to contact the police right away.
有时候在摄像的时候，你还能看到光亮。如果你看见了，你就得马上报警了。
Makers are selling them as a safety tool for home and business.
制造商把这作为一个家庭和商务安全工具来销售。
Based on the height of the hook, these are not nanny cams. They should also not be used in the workplace as it's illegal to record employees without their knowledge.
根据挂钩的高度，这都不是保姆摄像头。他们也不应再在办公室出现，因为在员工不知情的情况下拍摄他们是违法的。
This is a serious threat for women and children everywhere.
对广大妇女儿童来说，这是一个严重的隐患。
This year alone, these cameras have been found in public restrooms. Police are taking these new criminal acts very seriously.
就光今年，这类型的摄像头就出现在公厕里。警方也对这类犯罪非常重视。
★ 编辑：Scott
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