Catching a Cheating Wife Vs Husband

Why would there be a difference between catching a husband cheating, and catching a wife cheating? Mainly because it is more common for the wife to stay at home, and for the husband to work. All methods listed in this site can be used to catch a cheating spouse, or detect an affair, but some methods may be more effective for husbands, and some for wives. You can ignore this article if your wife is not a housewife, and just use the catch a cheating spouse guide.

If you haven't already, you may want to read the page on "signs of a cheating spouse" before continuing. Knowing the signs, and then gathering evidence is what we recommend. Blind accusations will just cause relationship stress (plus make your spouse a better cheater).

Here's a breakdown on the current methods we talk about.

Cellphone Spies - This is equally useful for catching both a wife or a husband. Even if in most relationships the husband is the one who goes out to work, everyone in this day and age has a cellphone. Even my mom, who is in her 60s, has a cellphone. So this method is on the top of the list because it works well for both husbands and wives, is cheap, and available world wide. The only downside to this is if your spouse is not using a personal cellphone, and is provided one by the company they work for. This takes the top spot for catching a cheating spouse, it's like a keylogger for your cellphone bundled up with GPS cellphone tracking.

Keyloggers - This method won't work as much for people who use computers/laptops that are not their own. Work computers for example, are protected by the companies who own them. You most likely are not allowed to install anything, and if you are, it is recorded. Installing any monitoring device on anything you do not own is illegal. So if your husband rarely uses the computer/laptop at home, this won't be as effective as the cellphone spy. If you suspect your wife of cheating on you, and she just stays at home, then this would be a good option to catch her cheating because it is more likely that she uses the computer to talk to other people. This is also as cheap as the cellphone spy, depending on whether or not you opt for the hardware or software version keylogger. Software, be it cellphone spies, or keyloggers, are always cheaper than their hardware counterparts.

Hidden Cameras - Perfect to catch a cheating wife that stays at home and doesn't work out of the house. If you want to know if your spouse gets visits from people while you aren't home, consider using a motion activated hidden camera, so you can set it and forget it for a few days. It only activates when it detects movement, so that saves you a lot of hard drive space. Not as effective for cheating husbands unless he uses your car, and you can find a portable camera to install there. Portable surveillance equipment costs more than regular "plug in" camera equipment. I wouldn't spend more money to get a camera with better resolution. I would recommend the cheapest hidden camera or portable hidden camera you can get, the lower the resolution the better (cause it's cheaper). We aren't looking to make a home movie, we're trying to find out what is happening behind the scenes. Buying multiple lower resolution cameras is better than buying some HD super camera that can zoom in etc.

GPS Car trackers - A lot more useful for cheating spouses that work, or leave the house regularly. These are cheap, you can find some ranging from $30+-$40+, some of the more expensive ones require a monthly subscription though. Not as effective for cheating spouses who do not leave the house. May work for a wife that takes those 5 hour "shopping trips". GPS trackers can be replaced by simply remembering how many miles your spouse drives when they go to work/shop, and checking your mileage. Knowing your spouse's daily routine will save you some cash, but the downside to that is you can't PROVE they are lying. With a GPS tracker, you have solid data to backup your claims. This is also the method which my mother used when my father cheated on her, but it was a cellphone GPS tracker that a service provider had built in. It's original purpose was to help you locate your phone if you lost it, or it got stolen. But I guess it also helped her know that she was being cheated on.

Digital Voice Recorders - Another way that works best against cheating housewives vs spouses that work out of the house. Read the article for some suggested placements of your voice recorders, as well as two product recommendations. I bought two models of the cheaper one so I can monitor more areas vs the other model with more storage. Be sure to get a voice recorder that has voice activated recording features to save on storage and time sifting through hours of silence. One of the better methods, but you'd have to spend a minimum of $30.

Baiting Your Cheating Spouse - The best FREE method of catching your spouse cheating. Is this the same as impersonation? No, not really. Impersonation is when you call up credit card companies, or phone providers and fish for private details such as who owns what phone or what credit card charges were made while pretending to be the person, or their spouse. With this method, you are just going to fish for your spouse's cheating stories by pretending to be someone that is willing to cheat with them. I consider this the best free method of catching a cheating husband or wife because it has a chance of you finding out their secret email addresses or phone numbers. If you are low on cash and can't afford any of the tools mentioned here, there is cost in trying to bait a cheater into confessing to an affair.

Tracking Your Spouse's Internet Activities - This works well with the above method, and it's free as well. Not too effective if your spouse knows how to clear their internet browsing history. But if they don't, you will know what sites they visit, what they search on Google, and if they view porn sites secretly while you're away.

Private Investigators - Hired professionals. No question about it, this is THE best way to know whether or not your spouse is cheating. These guys are professionals, they make their living out of finding out the truth and providing information. Private Eyes will always get the job done, they employ all the methods found on this site, and some of their own. The only reason I recommend them last is because they are EXTREMELY costly compared to keyloggers, cellphone spies, and hidden cameras. If you plan on hiring a private eye, don't be surprised if the bill reaches the 4 digit range.

When I say I think it's the best way to know if she's cheating, I mean that for private investigators who have a good record. Be sure to check out the guide linked above to help you in selecting a private investigator. Don't just hire someone because they are your only option in your area. If they have a horrible record, you'd best do it yourself. And if you've had some experience with private investigators, please consider sharing it on the Private Investigator Reviews page, for the benefit of those people who in the future need help selecting a good P.I. company.

View things from the other side, learn how your husband will cheat on you by reading the "How To Cheat On Your Wife" article. Just to be clear, I DO NOT CONDONE CHEATING ON YOUR WIFE. This is just to show you some ways that your husband can cheat on you, and how they may avoid detection. It's a spin from the regular article where we talk about how to catch a cheater, it may be more eye opening when "reverse engineered".

Detect a Tracking Device in your car

Recent emails said that my first post, is your car being tracked by gps, was not clear, so I'll post about it again and attempt to clarify.

First of all, I'm not writing this because I support the cheating spouses and don't want them to get caught, I'm writing this just to help educate those who don't know. You might even be the one getting tracked by a cheating spouse so they know where you are at all times! Before you continue, I would just like to remind everyone, that tracking and REMOVING a spy device/GPS device in your car placed there by the government to monitor you IS ILLEGAL. If you have a GPS device that was attached somewhere in your car by the government DO NOT REMOVE IT. Just wanted to make that clear.

Okay, so moving back to topic, how do we detect a tracking device in our car? You have two options.

First is to look for local directory, list down all the mechanics that are near your area and ask them if they provide an RF scanner service/GPS detection service. If they do, problem solved. Just take your car down to the mechanics and have them do a "sweep" on your car.

Second option to detect a tracking device, if you don't want to take your car to a mechanic, you can order an RF detector and do it yourself (click picture to see an RF detector). What is an RF detector? It's simply a device that monitors the signals GPS devices/cellphones send out. Sort of like this :

GPS sends out signal -> Satellite receives signal and sends it back to receiver --> Person spying on you gets your exact location on the map

An RF detector will beep/flash when it detects the signal being sent from the GPS (if your car has one attached) to the satelliate, and that's when you'll know you are being spied on. Makes it seem like we're in some kind of spy movie, right? This is one of the problems technology has brought with it, people can actually use satellites to spy on you.

This does not just mean your cheating spouse could be spying on you, it could mean anyone who can buy a GPS tracker can spy on you or your kids. Which is why I wrote this article, to help give you more knowledge to protect your family.

Even though I find it perfectly acceptable for a spouse to attach a GPS in a car they both own (it's LEGAL to attach GPS to a car you own BTW), I still want to provide this info for those who don't know how to detect a GPS device in their cars. Never attach a GPS device on someone's car if they are not your spouse/kids/family. It's illegal. Only reason I find it acceptable to attach it to your family member's cars is for protection, and of course if you suspect your spouse is cheating on you.

Is your car being tracked by GPS?

In the previous article, GPS car tracking, I listed all the benefits of having GPS car tracking on your suspected cheating husband or wife's car. This article will teach you how to detect if you are the one being tracked by GPS. This article is especially useful if your cheating spouse is tech savy and may somehow be on to you and your detective work.

Some cheating husbands or cheating wives might actually put a GPS tracking device on your car, cellphone, or bag to know where you are so he or she can freely go with their new partners without being detected. Some cars may already have GPS installed for security reasons, such as car theft, so it will be useful to know how to detect and disable someone from tracking where you are.

How do I detect GPS tracking devices?

Take it to a mechanic for a full inspection. Allow the mechanic to check inside the car also, common places a GPS tracker is hidden at is under the dashboard of the car, somewhere inside the glove compartment, and under the chairs.

Another method, if taking the car to a mechanic is not an option and if you are trying to detect a portable GPS device, is to purchase an RF detector. An RF detector is used to detect the GPS devices when they are transmitting the location to the tracker. So your only problem is that you will have to check/scan for the GPS tracker for long periods of time, sometimes multiple checking is required because it may not be always transmitting. But it's a sure way of detecting a GPS car tracker if your car has one.

There are also ways that involve signal jamming, but we won't get into that as it is illegal, especially if being misused. (Tracking your own car with GPS trackers is perfectly legal.)

Reminder :GPS devices that are LEGALLY placed on your transportation by the government should never be removed. If you are being tracked by the government either through your vehicle or a GPS attached to your body, you should never attempt to remove or jam the signal of that GPS device because it is ILLEGAL.

Catch a Cheating Spouse With GPS Car Tracking

What is GPS car tracking?

GPS Car tracking is when you attach a GPS device (hidden from plain view) and monitor the car's location via a tracker unit which you hold safe. A GPS (Global Positioning System) car tracker will help you in determining exactly where your spouse, or at least his or her car is at.

Obviously an important tool in determining whether you have infidelity problems in your marriage or relationship. This option is best suited for those who do not have that much cash to spend for hiring private investigators.

A GPS car tracking unit will help you know the truth, if your husband or wife is lying to you. A cheating spouse will most likely take a day off from work, and not tell you, then head off to meet the person they are cheating on you with. This is where a GPS car tracker, or other such GPS devices which you can attach secretly to his or her things (briefcase etc) comes in handy.

And no, you do not need to be technically savy to operate any of the GPS devices to catch you cheating husband or wife. It's a simple process which involves attaching the tiny GPS tracker to their car, or any other place that won't be easily found, and then monitoring it with the GPS device which shows you on a map where the exact location of the tracker is. Most recommendable products come with a handy step by step instruction, and tech support if you do have any problems.

There are various choices for GPS tracking, not just attachments to your car. There are GPS tracking for cell phones too, which costs a monthly subscription (ask about this from your supplies, as prices vary from more or less than $10 a month), and several other types of GPS handheld devices. Cellphone GPS trackers are an alternative, if your spouse does not use a car to get around.

GPS Tracking Units

How would GPS car tracking help me with my cheating spouse?

The most important thing to remember is to avoid infidelity, is you need to know the truth. With some men or women, all it takes is a simple conversation, setting of boundaries, and respecting each others needs or desires. Other people just cannot help it and will lie to you, some studies show that there is an innate need for men and some cannot control their physical urges. GPS car tracking or having cellphone spies will help get you out of the dark, what you do about it when you know he or she is lying to you is all up to you, but of course if you really love your spouse you will do everything you can to save your relationship/marriage. GPS tracking devices for cars will give you undeniable proof that you can use when you confront your spouse.

Confrontation is ALWAYS better than remaining idle and waiting for your cheating spouse to correct themselves, they may even be brainwashed by the other person to leave you. Remaining idle will not do anything good for you, when you decide to confront them you will more than likely end up having better self esteem. There are various articles on this site about dealing with infidelity, and marriage counseling.

Confronting a cheating spouse after you know that he or she has been lying about their whereabouts may just save your relationship/marriage, or give you an advantage in court if you plan on going with this option. I recommend any sort of GPS cartracking/Cellphone spies to help put your mind at rest and finally know the truth about what is really happening when he or she is away from the house.

If you are still unsure if you need or want a GPS Car tracker, check out this list of cheating spouse signs. For those of you who do not want to actively look for evidence against your cheating spouse, I have also written a basic guide on how to hire a private investigator, and how to monitor your computer using a keylogger. Be warned though, a GPS car tracker is loads cheaper (and only you get to know the details of the affair) than hiring a private investigator. See more ways to catch your cheating spouse, follow the link to our guide.Please fully read the guide before asking questions on the comments section. Also read the comments on every post you view, there are loads of helpful tidbits in there posted by other readers.

January 2011 Update : You might be interested in a cheaper alternative than installing a GPS car tracker, it's a GPS cellphone tracker, discussed in the cellphone spy article.

Disclaimer :
Please remember that monitoring a cellphone YOU DON'T OWN is illegal. So is attaching a GPS device on a car you don't own. Any kind of monitoring you do should be on a piece of equipment or property that YOU DO OWN. You are responsible for your own actions and the actions of the people you hire (private investigators).