Don’t live in the past (or, if you do, erase it): You went down the Facebook rabbit hole while snooping on an ex and you want to wipe away the last 20 minutes of your search history. Log into Facebook on your browser and tap your profile picture. Select Settings & Privacy > Activity Log. Click Logged actions and other activity, then Search history. Tap Clear Searches.
Suspect a cheater? Playing detective could land you in jail
I’m sad to say cheating is a pretty common occurrence. In one survey that just landed in my inbox, more than one in three of 5,000 participants admitted to cheating on their partner. Over 40% have been cheated on. Whatever happened to commitment?
Let’s shine a light on cheating in the U.S., what sleuthing methods can get you into trouble and how to tell if your sweetie is tapping your phone or worse. I am getting so many questions about this. It’s crazy!
The United States of snooping
The survey (commissioned by an online casino site, of all things) looked at the most common techniques Americans use to spy on a suspected cheater. The methods, uh, kinda work. Almost 13% of those surveyed said their snooping led to proof of infidelity.
It’s not just ladies playing Sherlock Holmes. One in 10 men admitted to stalking a partner to confirm cheating.
- When it comes to state-specific cheating data, Alaska holds the title of the biggest snoopers. Over half of Alaskans surveyed (54.5%) admitted they digitally spy on their partners. Many of them (45.5%) also track their location online.
- Vermont followed close behind, with 44.4% of respondents admitting to snooping.
- Rhode Island came in third at 43.8%. Many Rhode Islanders (37.5%) also said they decided to stay with their partner despite their cheating ways.
Looking to move to a state that doesn’t spy on suspected cheaters? North Dakota is your best bet. Zero respondents from the state said they played detective on a partner. Utah and West Virginia also had a relatively low snooper count.
The price of catching a cheater
Wondering how most people catch a cheater red-handed? Here are the top five spying methods:
- Tracked location online (Find My iPhone or other online method) – 21.8%
- Checked their social media accounts – 18.2%
- Checked mobile records or bills – 16.6%
- Checking their pockets and going through their things – 16.5%
- Tracked location physically – 9.8%
Installing spyware on a partner’s phone came in at No. 9, with 2.3% of respondents claiming to have done it. Word to the wise: Just because others do it doesn’t mean you should.
Placing spyware on someone else’s phone could lead to massive legal trouble — even prison time, depending on where you live. The apps are major privacy violators.
I’m a tech expert: 5 answers to solve your tech dilemmas
As a national radio host, I’ve heard all the tech questions over the years. “Is Facebook always listening to me?” They don’t need to — since they collect so much info about you.
“How do I know if someone is snooping on my computer?” Not all snoops realize they leave tech breadcrumbs. You can outsmart them.
5-minute phone privacy check
In just five minutes, you can secure your phone from unwanted snooping. Follow these quick steps to stay safe.
Piece of mind: Colorado just became the first state to pass a brainwave privacy law as part of the Colorado Privacy Act. Any company with mind-reading gadgets needs your consent before snooping through your thoughts. Sounds good, but, in reality, how would we know?
What percentage of Americans admit to routinely spying on their partner’s phone and checking their text messages?
Worried someone is snooping on your iPhone? Here's how to record evidence
Safety Check for iPhone lets you quickly stop sharing your information or review and update sharing with people and apps. It’s among several safety features introduced with iOS 16, which you can read about here.
You’ll want evidence if you’ve experienced harmful or suspicious activity on your phone and must report it. Screenshots can help, but that might not always be enough. Here’s how to record what’s happening on your screen.
Take this important security step with your Apple account now
Did you know that someone can intercept your text messages without you even knowing it? You may think that the danger only comes from hackers and scammers, but it could be someone closer to home. Here’s how to spot the clues that someone is snooping on you.
😎 #Komandodiditfirst: Isn’t that a great hashtag?! The NY Times just published an exposé on GM and LexisNexis’ shady data collection for drivers. But you probably already knew that — I shared the news three weeks ago right here in my free newsletter! I’ll always get you the inside scoop. If you missed it, here’s how to stop their snooping.
Top question I get: "Is my phone listening to me?"
Have you ever wondered if your phone is snooping on your private conversations? Here’s all you need to know, in 60 seconds.
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Check this list to see the apps on your phone listening through your mic
Most people go about daily business without considering who might be listening to their conversations. Whether in the office or out shopping, you might not consider the people in the immediate vicinity listening to you.
How to tell if someone was snooping on your PC
Are you worried about creeps stalking your every move online? Listen to this one-minute podcast for an easy way to tell if someone’s watching you.
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Woman catches boyfriend unfriending men on her Facebook account - Signs you have a snoop
Social media is a wonderful tool to connect with friends and family. Facebook is the most popular, with almost 2 billion users logging in last year.
But for all the good it has done, there have been tons of problems. Like this scam that cost a user $5,000 through a bogus competition.
Have guests staying with you? How to tell if someone has been snooping on your phone
Ever have that feeling someone knows a little too much? It happens you get an ad for something you mentioned in passing to a friend. “How,” you might wonder, “did Google know I wanted to take a trip to Montana?”