Across the Northeast, loosely coordinated rings of con artists—often dubbed the “Irish Travellers Scammer Network”—move from campground to campground offering home-repair or construction services, extorting hefty fees, and vanishing without a trace. Traveling in caravans or RVs, they use campgrounds as bases of operation: while one member pressures homeowners door-to-door, accomplices shoplift or create distractions elsewhere. Their seasonal circuit makes them notoriously hard to track and arrest.
Everything changed one crisp autumn evening at Skygride Trails Campground in Torrington, CT, when owner Lelah Campo’s instincts kicked in. A group of “contractors” with Irish and British accents arrived as campground guests with barely any tools and disappeared into the woods. With her new Campground Access Control system and high-resolution Campground License Plate Cameras, Campo had the evidence she needed—time-stamped entry and exit logs, clear plate images, and searchable data—to alert authorities and put an end to the scam ring.
Exposing the Scam Ring at Skygride Trails Campground via ALPR
Unusual Guest Behavior Raises Red Flags
a) A group of guests with Irish and British accents claimed they were local contractors.
b) They arrived with minimal tools and offered vague project details.
c) Lelah Campo, owner of Skygride Trails, put two and two together and decided to investigate further.
Providing Key LPR Evidence to Authorities
a) Inex Campground License Plate Cameras recorded clear, time‑stamped images of the suspects’ vehicles.
b) The owner of Skygride Trails handed over logs from the Inex system to local police.
c) Authorities arrested 27‑year‑old Billy Dean Castle, charged with larceny and conspiracy for defrauding an elderly resident of over $16,000.
Media Coverage and Community Confidence
a) The case was featured in Woodall’s Campground Magazine, highlighting the role of ALPR technology.
b) Other campground owners reached out to implement similar Campground Access Control systems.
Enhancing Security with License Plate Cameras
Seamless Campground Access Control Integration
a) Reservation ID via License Plates: Each guest’s plate is their entry credential.
b) Automated Gate Opening: Inex’s ALPR system scans arriving plates and opens gates without manual intervention.
c) Real‑Time Dashboard: Park managers see live entry/exit events.
Comprehensive Security with Entrance & Exit License Plate Cameras
a) Overstay Detection: Alerts when a vehicle remains past its reservation.
b) On‑Premises Visibility: Know exactly who is on site at any moment.
c) Evidence‑Grade Records: Every plate image is logged with date and time—fully searchable.
Key Benefits of Inex’s Campground Access Control
1) Automated Entry & Exit: No staff needed for gate operation.
2) Detailed Access Logs: Searchable records of every event (plate, date, time).
3) Suspicious Activity Alerts: Overstay notifications and watch‑list triggers.
4) Forensic‑Level Data: High‑resolution images support investigations.
5) Seamless Reservation Integration: Works with all major booking platforms.
Getting Started with Inex License Plate Cameras
1) Evaluate your current gate and security setup.
2) Schedule a demo of Inex’s ALPR‑based Campground License Plate Cameras.
3) Connect with your reservation software for instant Campground Access Control.
4) Monitor entries and exits in real time via the Inex dashboard.
5) Secure your park, deter fraud, and boost guest satisfaction!
Protect Your Campground Today with Inex’s Access Control System
Investing in Inex’s ALPR solution means peace of mind, smoother operations, and unmatched security. Whether your goal is to streamline guest check‑in or to safeguard against criminal activity, our Campground License Plate Cameras and Campground Access Control system deliver results.
Ready to learn more?
Contact Anna Ilinskaya at anna@inextechnologies.com for a personalized demo and see how Inex can transform your campground’s access control and security.