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Spying on whatsap

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Lucyloo2222 · 11/02/2016 15:36

Hi does anyone know if my activity can be looked at on whatsap ? My partner is very jealous and seems to know who I've been having conversations with on whatsap . When I get in he always asks have I heard from anyone today and if I miss anyone out he will say their name and ask are you sure you haven't heard from then . He's obsessed every time I use my phone asking 'who is that ? What are they saying ? ' . I was wandering how accessible this information is as he has no access to my phone as I constantly have to change my code . This isn't because I have ever done anything wrong it's just that in the past he has took my phone in the night while I've been asleep and helped himself to what he wants

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ChuffMuffin · 18/02/2016 11:54

The best thing to do is back up your phone, and reset it to factory settings, if he's got anything installed on it it'll get wiped.

On your laptop/PC at home, go to www.malwarebytes.org/ (works on both Windows and Mac), scroll down to the bottom and pick the free version. Download that and run a scan, that program is really, really good at getting rid of malware, spyware, all crap like that.

And then make sure you have a good antivirus installed on ALL your products. A really good free one is www.bitdefender.co.uk/solutions/free.html.

I hope you're doing OK, I do agree with everyone that he's watching what you're doing. His behaviour sounds so frightening. He doesn't see you as a person, he sees you as his property, to be owned and controlled. :(

SueLawleyandNicholasWitchell · 18/02/2016 12:08

I'd buy a new phone.

Lucyloo2222 · 18/02/2016 18:50

Thanks for the advice I have done most of what's been mentioned for my safety. I've been unable to coordinate my removal plans with him working . Confused . I am so on edge x

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Aussiebean · 18/02/2016 19:23

Any chance you have a bunch of friends who can hire a van? Then they can help move everything?

Have done that a couple of times, helping a friend move while boyfriend is at work.

Once we were putting everything in bin bags.

Lucyloo2222 · 18/02/2016 19:28

Yea I'm going to see who I can round up . It's just all the bigger things I need to get out

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croon979 · 19/02/2016 19:58

How are you doing Lucy? Hope you are ok

Effendi · 20/02/2016 07:45

Lordy just read the whole thread. I had one of these, took me 6 years to realise he was a nutter.
When I left it felt like a great weight was off my shoulders.
Strangely he didn't stop me from leaving and never contacted me.

I should have seen the early signs. I imagine that subsequent partners were treated just the same.

AndTheBandPlayedOn · 20/02/2016 13:51

Thinking about you, Lucyloo.
I hope you are ok.

Lucyloo2222 · 20/02/2016 14:06

Hiya , I'm ok things will be sorted very soon now as transport etc sorted so hopefully I can get away ok . I'm trying to keep things normal until that hour and it's tough so I've opted to work extra , just to be out of the way over the weekend so I'm not being watched like a hawk . thanks so much x

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pinkyredrose · 20/02/2016 14:11

Great to hear OP! Smile

Grapeeatingweirdo · 20/02/2016 14:48

We are here for you. I know we are a load of strangers on the internet but we are all behind you.

mix56 · 20/02/2016 17:12

Good... keep as neutral as possible. It must be terrible, how old is your DC,
Is it going to be an upheaval her him ? I am assuming you can't tell him/her before hand incase something slips out.

TeenyfTroon · 20/02/2016 19:02

I've only just found your thread. Your first post made me go cold so I'm incredibly relieved you're escaping.
I have a free antivirus on my iPhone called 360 and it seems pretty good. I Googled for the best rated app and it came well recommended.
Malwarebytes is supposed be be good but my computer guru did say it wasn't as good as it used to be. Still worth running I should think.
I can't wait to hear that you are away from him. I'm so thankful that you have your own house to go to. FlowersCakeWine

Lucyloo2222 · 20/02/2016 19:30

Ah thank you everyone . Will try the 360 Teeny as I have I phone . Mix56 I have two ds 12 and 10 . I have spoken to them and quite happy they will be moving near friends and schools all be it a much smaller house . They spend time with their dad too when I work so they are pretty comfortable I think as they still have that constant at the moment . They are very loyal to me and I am sure will let nothing slip , plus they are with dad for a couple of nights now . You are all stars x

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Fooshufflewickbannanapants · 21/02/2016 08:00

You're the star lucy

mix56 · 21/02/2016 08:28

I wonder if you should remove the spyware, (if it is there) before moving. Won't that alert him to you being "rebellious" ?

PregnantAndEngaged · 21/02/2016 08:31

Good point mix56. Or turn your phone off.

Rockluvvindad · 21/02/2016 09:11

You can use WhatsApp in a web browser AND an app at the same time. All conversations appear in the browser window as they happen in the app, both sent and received. If he has set this up without your knowledge, then he will see whatever you do, no matter how many times you change your phone PIN.

Frankly, this behaviour of his is scary.

Waltermittythesequel · 21/02/2016 15:30

How are you today lucy?

PregnantAndEngaged · 23/02/2016 09:06

Did you get away OK, Lucy?

Lucyloo2222 · 23/02/2016 12:28

Hello thanks for your posts . For obvious reasons I'm keeping a low profile but things are all in place for next couple of days . All is a bit nerve racking but good and confident I am doing the right thing xx

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eddielizzard · 23/02/2016 12:45

you are wonderful. take care.

shoeaddict83 · 23/02/2016 12:48

good luck and take care :)

Aussiebean · 23/02/2016 18:30

Good luck

ConkersDontScareSpiders · 23/02/2016 22:03

Best of luck Lucy

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