Private investigator reveals the secret code cheaters are using to hide affairs & the emojis YOU need to look for

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The croissant emoji may look harmless but it could actually be concealing some untoward extra-martial activity
SNARE AN AFFAIR Private investigator reveals the secret code cheaters are using to hide affairs & the emojis YOU need to look for
THE Coldplay kiss-cam scandal - which saw a married boss and his alleged mistress caught in an embrace on the big screen - has become a global talking point.
But, while the story went viral, there may be a far less public and more discreet way to spot your partner is cheating.
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If you spot your partner using a series of specific emojis, it could be a sign they are playing away (Stock pic)
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A top private investigator told Fabulous the secret code cheaters are using to hide affairs on their phones.
While some go to extreme lengths to cover their tracks, others are using something far more subtle: emojis.
According to Paul Jones from ARF Private Investigators, apps like WhatsApp and Snapchat have become a hotbed for hidden relationships, with secret codes, archived chats and sneaky symbols replacing the traditional love letter.
People often think of cheating as something obvious such as flirty photos, late nights or secret calls.
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SNEAKY SYMBOLS
But Paul says many of the cases he works on start with something as small as a random emoji.
He told us: 'Over the past year we've seen an increase in people using everyday symbols as a way to communicate without getting caught.
'On the surface, it might look innocent, but there's usually a deeper meaning.'
One of the most common signs? A flurry of harmless-looking messages with the croissant or padlock emojis.
If these symbols are in your partner's most-used emojis - found by clicking the emoji icon on the keyboard when typing a message - it could be an indicator they are being used for an affair.
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These symbols may mean nothing to you, but to someone cheating, they are code for dinners, hookups, or secret messages.
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Paul added: 'We've had people using a croissant emoji as a way of saying 'meet me for breakfast', or the letter emoji as a subtle 'text me when you're free'.
'It's like their own language, one that their partner isn't meant to understand.'
EMOJIS TO SPOT
Here are just a few examples Paul has seen used in real cases…
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The emojis that could be a sign your partner is unfaithful
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The private investigator added: 'Used once or twice they don't mean much.
'But when you see them appearing regularly in chats with the same person, especially late at night, they start to mean something more.'
WARNING SIGNS
So what phone habits should you look out for with your partner?
Paul continued: 'Start with your gut.
'If your partner suddenly starts hiding their phone, keeping conversations short, or you notice new contacts with strange names or emojis, that's when you should start asking questions.'
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There are other ways to find out your partner is having an affair - Carla Bellucci had a decade-long affair with her now husband Gio, and she text Gio's ex evidence of their relationship.
If you're at a crossroads in your relationship, or feel you need advice and support, The Sun's Dear Deidre team of qualified counsellors are available.
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Keep an eye out for some specific emojis, according to a private investigator (Stock pic)
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