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private photo vault?

56 replies

Karmaone · 23/11/2014 18:06

I was just using dp's ipad and accidentally clicked on his emails instead of Safari. There was an email from Private Photo Vault saying it hoped his experience of it was going well. Feel a bit sick. Any ideas what it is? Thanks

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26Point2Miles · 23/11/2014 18:46

So the app is no longer showing? Re install it... It might be backed up by icloud

Karmaone · 23/11/2014 18:53

He's deleted all his emails.

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Maidupmum · 23/11/2014 18:56

Can you check the website data on the iPad. Most people know to clear the history but don't know about the website data - it stores a record of every website you've been to (but it doesn't tell you when/how often etc).
It will prove if he's been on the website at least

26Point2Miles · 23/11/2014 18:57

Just go to App Store and type in photo vault. If the iCloud download symbol is offered then he's had the app and deleted it off his device. Try to reinstall it

FelicityGubbins · 23/11/2014 19:00

It doesn't matter if he deleted the email, so long as you can access the email account to retrieve the change password link they email after you go through the forgotten password procedure

overslept · 23/11/2014 19:01

If you can request a password reset they will send an email to the email address associated with the account. Change his password through that if possible, then snoop away. I would be itching to know what was in there if I was in your situation. I wouldn't stop until I had found out.

WorkingGirlJem · 23/11/2014 19:35

My vault in my phone and on my ipad is 4 numbers, not letters, and can only be set and changed by me. The email that accompanied installing it has no way of knowing the password iyswim?

NightieNinja · 23/11/2014 19:42

I use the 'cover me' app, it also has a default code and a vault thing. I use it to store some private documents, account numbers and some passwords for online accounts etc.
There is NO password reset/recall ability with this app.
If you forget your password you're stuffed basically.
But his usage of it could possibly be innocent, if like me he is crap at remembering some things x

WorkingGirlJem · 23/11/2014 20:05

You phrased it better than me NightieNinja but thats basically what I meant.

PamDooveOrangeJoof · 23/11/2014 21:49

If you scroll to the bottom if the email does it have something saying ' you have been sent this email because you are a subscriber, this is not spam' or similar?

Karmaone · 23/11/2014 22:38

I emailed been a total coward and said nothing. I just can't face it. I've been cheated on so many times I don't feel I can go through another break up. I'm in bed now and still feeling sick to my stomach. Don't know what to do.

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Karmaone · 23/11/2014 22:39

I have been a total coward.

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Windywinston · 23/11/2014 23:19

You're not a coward, you've had a shock.

Look, it doesn't look great, but there are a few posters here who have said they use similar apps for secure document storage, so it could be entirely innocent. The only way you'll find out is to ask him, but I'd do that face to face and ask to see what's on it. His reaction will tell you everything you need to know.

Other than this one thing, are there other things he does that make you suspicious?

kelell17 · 23/11/2014 23:45

I would say u had stumbled upon the email by accident which is true! You had never heard of this photo thing/had an email from them so either ask what it is and he will have to explain what he uses it for ( up to u whether u want proof n him to show u ) or explain that although u trust him u have had people cheat on u before ( I assume he knows this already ) and its made u worry so rather than let it fester and cause problems u thought ud come straight out and ask him...jazz it up like I know its prob nothing but its made me worry so he doesnt feel got at....his reaction to u even asking should tell you alot I reckon....
I really hope for u its something innocent and he uses it for same reasons as people up thread :)

Windywinston · 24/11/2014 00:03

Kel the problem with going in with the "I'm sure it's nothing but ...." approach is that he'll just agree and say it's nothing. I believe the best approach is to simply say what you've found, factually, then remain silent. Let them fill in the gaps, it's usually obvious when someone is panicked or squirming or if indeed, they're totally innocent and there's nothing to worry about.

kelell17 · 24/11/2014 00:19

yep windywinston on reflection I agree....let him fill in the gaps but I think u will be able to tell straight away from his reaction as soon as u mention it....
I found texts on my ex husbands ( secret) phone...I was sure he was going to feed me a pack of bull about how they werent what they seemed in the end I didn't get to find out as his reaction when I walked in brandishing said phone told me all I needed to know....he said give it here I don't know what u mean ( while shaking ) but I put it in the full bath instead and the phone was no more!
anyways what I'm getting at is his reaction will tell u everything I think

Karmaone · 24/11/2014 17:21

I'm on my way back from work now and will talk to him later. I have a strong feeling of doom. He could put a decoy code in and I will never know the truth but I will always be wondering. Feel so sick all day.

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Joysmum · 24/11/2014 17:23

Best of luck Flowers

WipsGlitter · 24/11/2014 17:28

Good luck. Has he a history of using porn or similar?

HeartHasShattered · 24/11/2014 17:30

He must know that you've tried to look, if he's suddenly deleted the app and his emails?

Emstheword · 24/11/2014 17:38

Deleting all emails isn't a good sign....obvious I know, but have you checked the trash bin too, just in case he's forgotten to delete them from there?

RedRoom · 24/11/2014 19:05

I hope it is nothing bad. Now that you know about the decoy password, ask him to show you what appears when he types in both passwords. I'm sure his face and/or possible refusal to will tell you everything. Hope he's just disorganised!

Karmaone · 24/11/2014 21:17

Haven't had the opportunity to talk to him yet. He had deleted emails before I first looked at his account. That's not unusual as he likes to keep his stuff uncluttered. He has done this since I met him. I'm actually considering nit mentioning it as I just can't face it. Is that really bad? He always tells me that I'm the only one he's interested in. We haven't been intimate for ages so wouldn't be surprised if he is looking elsewhere. If it was porn I wouldn't be too bothered but I'm terrified that he's been contacting women. I can't face another break up and another infidelity.

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MadeMan · 24/11/2014 21:31

"I'm actually considering nit mentioning it as I just can't face it."

You might be better mentioning it now as it'll drive you nuts thinking about it anyway.

AnyFucker · 24/11/2014 21:32

I wouldn't have thought Head In Sand was the correct approach here

Isn't it best to know ? He might reassure you that it is something completely harmless.

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