Return chains respond shocked to the photos and videos taken in their branches. Albert Heijn, Lidl, Plus and Jumbo call it disturbing that employees and customers are filmed unsolicited: “People are just working or shopping. That should be possible without worries.”
The KRO-NCRV program Pointer infiltrated for months in the world of ‘Creepshots’. The editors found hundreds of images of unsuspecting Dutch women – including minor subject fillers – who turned out to be filmed during work or shopping.
What is a creepshot?
Creepshots are sexually tinted photos and videos that are secretly made of (female) employees and customers in stores. The makers often zoom in on breasts or buttocks, after which the images in private chat groups and online forums are shared.
The images found were made in stores of Albert Heijn, Jumbo, Plus, Lidl and Kruidvat. According to a Jumbo spokesperson, the discovery of the images came hard. “People are just working or shopping. That should be possible without worries,” she says to Nu.nl.
Lidl also announced that he was shocked. “Customers and staff should simply be able to feel comfortable in the store,” says a spokesperson.
Victims and stores had no idea
“We were confronted with this for the first time last week,” said a spokesperson for Kruidvat. The company had never heard of the Creepshots phenomenon, or received reports about it in the stores. Plus was also attacked by the news. “Now that we are aware, we are going to keep an eye on it. We want to get a picture of the size of the problem.”
The retail chains take measures. All companies have informed their managers and staff about creepshots, so that it is better to pay attention to it. Albert Heijn adds the fight against these types of images to staff training and Jumbo wants to tighten the house rules to secretly film filming.
“That remains difficult,” says the Jumbo spokesperson. “We don’t want to completely forbid or photograph. There are plenty of fun things in our stores that can just be filmed.”
According to Jumbo, especially awareness is crucial. “Until now, victims did not even know that they were filmed. We have ensured that the images made in the Jumbo were removed from the internet as quickly as possible, but those who were on screen had no idea that things like this were at all. Let alone that there were images of online.”
New form of intimidation
The retail chains therefore call the existence of these types of films a worrying development. Until recently, the companies had no idea that these kinds of images were made in their stores. “It is really a subject that deserves our attention,” says Albert Heijn. “There are more and more ways to make images. Nowadays that is even possible via small cameras on clothing, backpacks or in glasses. We must therefore be extra alert.”
Jumbo therefore advises employees and customers to pay attention and act immediately if they notice something suspicious. Victims must report themselves; The stores cannot do that for them. “But we help where we can, for example with camera images. We only keep them for a short time, so acting quickly is important.”
The companies emphasize that safety is paramount in the store. “Customers and staff should simply be able to feel comfortable in the store,” Lidl also says. “We want to do everything we can to create a safe work and store environment.”
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The KRO-NCRV Program Pointer Infiltrated the World of ‘Creepshots’ for months. The Editors Found Hundreds of Images of UnsusPospecting Dutch Women – Including Underage Shelf Stockers – Who Appeared to Have Been Filmed Duration Work Or Shopping.
What is a creepshot?
Creepshots are sexual suggestive photos and videos that are secretly tasks of (female) employees and customs in stores. The makers of Zoom in on breasts or buttocks, after which the images are shared in private chat Groups and on online forums.
The Images Found Were Made in Stores of Albert Heijn, Jumbo, Plus, Lidl and Kruidvat. Accordance to a Jumbo Spokesperson, the discovery of the images hit hard. “People are just working or doing their shopping. That should be possible without worries,” she tells nu.nl.
Lidl also says it is shocked. “Customers and Staff should just be able to feel comfortable in the store,” Says a Spokesperson.
Victims and Stores had No Idea
“We were First Confronted With This Last Week,” Says a Spokesperson for Kruidvat. The Company never had Heard of the Creepshot Phenomenon, OR Received Reports About It In The Stores. Plus was also surprised by the news. “Now that we are aware, we are going to keep an eye on it. We want to get an idea of the extent of the problem.”
The Retail Chain’s are Taking Measures. All companies have informed their managers and staff about creepshots, so that more attention can be paid to it. Albert Heijn is Adding the Fight Against This Type of Image to Staff Training and Jumbo Wants To Tighten Up the House Rules to Prevent Covert Filming.
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The Retail Chain’s Therefore Call the Existence of these types of films a Worrying Development. Until Recently, The Companies had No Idea That These Types of Images Were Being Made In Their Stores. “It is really a topic that deserves Our Attention,” Says Albert Heijn. “There are more and more ways to create images. Nowadays this can just be done via small cameras on clothing, in backpacks or in Glasses. We must be therefore be extra alert.”
Jumbo Therefore Advisory Employees and Customers to Pay Close Attention and Act Immediately If they Notice Anything Suspicious. Victims Must Report the Incident Themselves; The Stores Cannot Do That For Them. “But we help where we can, for example with camera images. We only keep those for a short time, so acting quickly is important.”
The Companions Emphasize That Safety In The Store Comes First. “Customers and Staff should just be able to feel comfortable in the store,” Lidl also says. “We want to do everything we can to create a safe working and shopping environment.”