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The Hold Invader is one of the
most unique and unusual telephone surveillance devices to become available
in years. The Hold Invader was originally developed and manufactured for a
U.S. federal investigative agency for their agents' use as an investigative
tool. It has proven to have the potential to acquire important information
in a timely, unique, and warrant less manner, that might otherwise be
unattainable.
So what exactly does the Hold
Invader do? Quite simply, the other party on your telephone call thinks he's
on "hold", but in actuality it's a "phantom hold" and in fact his phone has
been effectively turned into a super sensitive room bug! Investigators can
use this unit to achieve devastatingly effective results when they believe
the other party is not alone at his location. They will proceed to ask a
question or make a provocative statement regarding the desired subject, and
then say something like "I've got another call coming in, can you hold for a
minute?". It even has a "call waiting" sound simulator built in that you can
use first. Then the unit's "hold" switch is activated. The other party hears
the distinctive "dead" sound of being on "hold" and has the nearly universal
(but totally unwarranted!) feeling of privacy. They have no idea that the
Hold Invader's sophisticated amplification electronics have effectively
turned their phone into a super-sensitive room bug! They may be conversing
freely there, very likely about the topic you just planted, having no idea
that you are listening to every word said. And you don't need to worry about
the other party hearing you while the Hold Invader is activated, since it
automatically cuts off your phone's microphone while activated.
In addition to the wide range
of law enforcement and investigative applications of this device, it also
has extensive business-related potential capabilities. For example, during
price negotiations over the telephone, if the other party has to consult
with his associate in the room before he can quote their "best" deal,
wouldn't it be interesting to hear what their bottom-line position really
is? The key is simply to make sure that you put them on "hold" rather than
letting them put you on hold. You will likely be amazed at what people say
while they are on hold! (And it's usually about you.) The unique Hold
Invader is now available commercially for the first time. Powered by one 9v
alkaline battery (not included). Installs in seconds between the phone and
the handset (not compatible with phones with dials in the handset portion).
For lawful use only. |
