[SamAdams76]

If I knew I was being recorded in a situation like that, I would have some fun with it.

I was reading a book about the mafia a few years back and when a particular wiseguy realized that the feds had bugged his home, he would have conversations praising the FBI and their efforts to bust up organized crime. This drove the FBI nuts and they quickly took out the bugs, realizing that they were useless.

It would have been funny if the men sitting around the purse proceeded to make blubbering, nonsense noise the entire time she was gone. Then started talking normally again as soon as she came within earshot.

Then of course, to proceed not to hire her.

[SisterK]

I reckon you were recorded. We keep our purses in arms reach or locked up.

[Nepeta]

This is strange behavior, especially considering the followup email.

I would avoid having her anywhere near my organization--you don't need manipulative types in the workplace. Eventually, I am certain she would be trouble.

[ViLaLuz]

She set you up to record you, no doubt. It’s not normal for a woman to set her purse on the table to go to the restroom.