University Issues Warning After Reports of a Man Using Ray-Ban Meta Sunglasses to Record Women on Campus

The University of San Francisco (USF) has issued a safety advisory following reports of a man using Ray-Ban Meta sunglasses to record women.

USF’s Office of Public Safety sent out the alert on Thursday, Oct. 2, warning its community of “a suspicious occurrence on and around campus.”

“Multiple community members have reported contact from an individual, described as male and wearing Ray-Ban Meta sunglasses, who has approached women with unwanted comments and inappropriate dating questions,” the university said.

“Reports indicate that this individual may be attempting to post these interactions online under the account name ‘pickuplines.pov’ on TikTok, Instagram, and possibly other social media platforms,” USF added.

The university said “no threats or acts of violence” have been reported, but noted they have not been able to identify all the students who were posted on the account.

USF advised community members to report any encounters with the man or any suspicious activity.

“It can be difficult to determine if you have been impacted by this incident,” the university said in its alert. “If you see yourself posted on this account, we encourage you to report the video and the account to the app platform and to the Department of Public Safety.”

“As a community, we share the responsibility of caring for ourselves, each other, and this place,” the university said.

The school said resources are available for anyone who believes they have been impacted by the incident. USF also shared a series of safety tips for students that include staying aware of your surroundings, especially when walking alone; walking with friends or in well-lit, populated areas whenever possible; and creating distance and firmly refusing to engage when you are approached in a way that feels unsafe.

In a statement to PEOPLE, a Meta spokesperson, said, “Unlike smartphones, our glasses have an LED light that activates whenever someone captures content, so it’s clear the device is recording.”

“Our terms of service clearly state that users are responsible for complying with all applicable laws and for using Ray-Ban Meta glasses in a safe, respectful manner,” the statement continued. “And as with any recording device, people shouldn’t use them for engaging in harmful activities like harassment, infringing on privacy rights, or capturing sensitive information.”

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According to a product description on Ray-Ban’s website, the brand’s Meta smart sunglasses “can make calls, send texts, control features and find answers for those random questions that pop into your head throughout the day.” Wearers can prompt the Meta AI assistant by simply saying, “Hey, Meta.”

An ultra-wide 12-megapixel camera built into the glasses’ lens can take both photos and videos when the wearer presses a tiny button on the frame or uses voice controls.

In a message about privacy on its website, Meta advises users to wear the glasses “responsibly.” The company suggests powering off the glasses in private spaces such as doctor’s offices, locker rooms, public bathrooms, schools and places of worship.

Meta also advises wearers to respect people’s privacy and preferences.

“Not everyone loves being photographed. Stop recording if anyone expresses that they would rather opt out, and be particularly mindful of others before going live,” the company said on its website.

Meta also cautions that the glasses should not be used “to engage in harmful activities like harassment, infringing on privacy rights, or capturing sensitive information like pin codes.”