Fake security
cameras, or
dummy
cameras, are non-
functional surveillance
cameras designed to fool
intruders, or anyone who it is
supposedly watching. Those
cameras are intentionally
placed in a noticeable place,
so passing people notice them
and believe the area to be
monitored by CCTV.
- The cheapest fake
security cameras can be
recognized by not having
real lenses (the
"lenses" are just
an opaque piece of plastic)
Other fake cameras include
broken real cameras, motion
sensors disguised as
cameras, or empty camera
housings. They may have
flashing lights, or a motor to
simulate pan-tilt motion.
- Since dummy cameras
are non-functional, they are
generally used in
environments where the only
need for a security camera is
to deter minor theft and
vandalism, such as small
businesses like restaurants
and convenience stores.
Professional thieves have the
experience to recognize a
dummy camera, so they do
not stop these people from
acting.
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