I get paid to catch cheaters.. here's my 'loyalty check' to see if YOUR partner is unfaithful

Many people have had suspicions that their partner was cheating, but have questioned whether those feelings had any weight or were just their minds playing tricks on them. 

A 'love rat' investigator, who only works for women, has shared her 'loyalty check' that she claims will uncover breadcrumbs that lead to catching an unfaithful man.

Madeline Smith told DailyMail.com that she runs around 100 of these per week and out of every ten men, an average of eight fail.

The check includes certain apps on their phone, files on their computer and how they use Google search.

DailyMail.com recently spoke with Madeline Smith, who runs around 100 of these per week, said out of every ten men, an average of eight flunk 

When a woman reaches out to her, Smith first gets a feel for what kind of red flags are present.

'If the guy has a history of being secretive, that answer is almost always 'Yes,'' she told DailyMail.com.

'Based on his personality, his profile, and things like that, I will approach them in the way that I think will work the best.'

Smith then starts chatting with the man in question, engaging him in conversation and tries to see if he'll deny that his in a relationship.'

'Some guys are like, 'I'm married' … but they're still down to meet up. Then I send the screenshots to the girl, and block the guy.'

Quite a looker

How do you know if your significant other has a wandering eye? Smith said there's one telltale sign above all others.

'I've talked to a surprising [number] of women who have been married for 10 years and aren't allowed to touch his phone. And that's really wild.'

If you've been dating for three months, that's one thing. But if you're married, there's something weird going on, she explained.

DailyMail.com recently spoke with Madeline Smith, who runs around 100 of these per week, said out of every ten men, an average of eight flunk. When a woman reaches out to her, Smith first tries to get a feel for what kind of red flags are present

'I know a couple, they've been married for, I want to say like 20 years and he won't allow her to put her on Find My Friends,' continued Smith.

Everyone deserves privacy, but if you can't look at your partner's phone and know exactly where he is at any moment, consider that a red flag. Those who have nothing to hide, hide nothing.

Before you go on the hunt 

Before we go through the steps, let me make it clear: If you think your partner is cheating, your very best option is to sit down and have a conversation with them. If they deny it and you're still suspicious, tech does leave clues.

Sneaky apps

Smith said that there are plenty of apps for sharing messages, photos, videos and more that aren't what they appear. 

Calculator Pro+ is one example. It looks like a calculator but saves texts and call logs of secret contacts. Some folks use Google Docs or other sharing services to chat.

Check their screen time report to understand better what apps your spouse uses and how long. 

Look for anything out of the ordinary. I'd say using a calculator app for four hours a week counts as odd.

Check screen time and usage on an iPhone:

● Go to Settings > Screen Time. Choose See All Activity, then Week. This will show a summary of weekly use.

● You can tap Day to see a daily use summary.

Check app usage on an Android:

● Tap Settings > Digital Wellbeing & Parental Controls > Dashboard to view screen times for each app.

● Screen time shows what apps have been on-screen and for how long.

Cheaters are also known to create online Google documents or Microsoft 365 files that look innocent until opened. 

The filename might be, for example, 'Third quarter goals.' When the file is opened, the first page appears to be a bunch of corporate speak.

But scrolling down reveals the file's real purpose. 

The online document is a covert way to share notes, photos, and videos with someone else.

Search every letter of the alphabet

Cheaters would have to be stupid not to clear their browsers' search histories. If they routinely access dating sites, they will probably think to cover their tracks.

Auto-fill is harder to remember. Search engines like Google do a remarkable job of guessing your search parameters based on everything you have ever searched.

If you share a computer with a suspect spouse, you may intend to type 'Megalodon' and instead, the words 'Megan Granger home phone number' flash across the field. Take this a few steps further. 

Start typing each letter of the alphabet and see what pops up.

Check the phone's locations

As we rely more on GPS, you may also want to peek at your spouse's location history. 

For Google users, the 'previous destinations' menu option on the navigation system may chronicle your spouse's movements; for Android users, the Google Timeline feature (found in the Google Maps app or online) functions similarly.

If your spouse uses an iPhone, there is one place to be sure to look. Many people don't even know this treasure trove of tracking exists.

You can find an iPhone user's frequent locations in Settings, Privacy & Security, Location Services, System Services and then Significant Locations. 

It takes a fair amount of effort to disable or delete these types of settings consistently, so if they are up to no good, you're likely to find something.

It can be all-consuming to find evidence of a cheater. Be sure you take care of yourself in the process.

All business

 If you're interested in Smith's services, pricing starts at $45 for a simple test, where she messages your man. Rates increase if you want the VIP treatment, which includes a direct line to Madeline.

She started doing this on the side to help women and make a little cash. She was making a couple thousand bucks a month. 

Now it's a full-time gig. 'We're going to see where it blossoms,' she said.