Can someone record you if you have a video camera, but its off? Can they turn your cam on? Spy on you?

Question

I recently have heard i have been being recorded from a site called stickam. com it is dangerous. and he threatend if i did do what he said he would post me changing online for everyone to see,because suppostly he can turn my cam on even when im not online

Answer 1

Can you operate a computer if it's turned off?  

Is there software that can ultimately turn on a webcam remotely?  I'm sure there is, but it would have to be installed on the machine with the webcam. Just unplug the webcam when you're not using it if you're that paranoid about the whole thing.  And I don't say that to be mean, please don't misunderstand.

I'd ask for some proof from this individual. If he has video of you changing, then he wouldn't mind sending you a copy of it to prove it to you.  If he stalls, then there's a very good chance he's bluffing.

Answer 2

they can upload a virus to it and make it seem like it's off when its rlly off! if it spazzes out ....that's a good hint

Answer 3

h**l no!!!  Tell this person to eat **** and die!  They are trying to scam you.

Answer 4

no. sounds like a scam,

report this person to the police. he's clearly gone against the law and threatened you (thats assault).