So what happens if you are looking through your mail and you see a new bank statement from a bank that you don’t recognize? What if the name on that account is your significant other’s? Sometimes a partner will even deny the existence of the new account. Cheating partners will often create new bank accounts to fund their naughty escapades. It’s easier to hide these actions by using a hidden bank account than to risk getting caught with a shared account. You should be concerned if you see new bank accounts appearing.

It’s possible that your lover will remove your access to accounts to hide naughty behavior. However, this can be an indicator of something far more sinister. Very often, in preparation for a divorce, a significant other will begin to dissolve assets and hide them. This is done to reduce liability during settlements. Be very concerned if you know you are dealing with infidelity and you realize you no longer have access to your financial resources. If you are concerned about suddenly not being able to access your accounts, or your passwords have suddenly changed, you may want to consider some serious actions to protect yourself.

Have you noticed that your bank statements are no longer in the mail? How about if your significant other is suddenly paying more attention to when the bank statements arrive? Bank statements can definitely tell if someone has been spending money on something they shouldn’t have. Also, even if your cheating lover has a new bank account that you don’t know about, chances are the statements will probably have to come to their home. Take note if you suddenly find that you are having trouble balancing your checkbook because you can’t seem to ever find the monthly statements from the bank.

Because maintaining an affair requires expenditure, some people choose to use hidden bank accounts instead of trying to hide expenditures in shared bank accounts. It is much easier to simply open a checking account that you can use to make all of your purchases, than to keep hiding those purchases from someone who has access to that account. You should also be aware of secret accounts that may be opened to siphon money away in preparation for a partner separating from the relationship. You may have to do some detective work to identify these accounts. One of the easiest ways is to simply purchase a background check or credit check on your significant other.

Cheating costs! For men, they are often required to purchase gifts for their new loves. Finding a place to commit adultery often includes paying for hotels. Other common purchases include lingerie, alcohol, and other entertainment related expenses. If you start seeing strange purchases or unexplained purchases it might be a sign that something is awry. Also, once a person starts to shop at a particular retailer on a regular basis, they will start to receive coupons in the mail from that store. Watch out for coupons for expensive chocolates, alcohol, sexy clothing, lingerie, and jewelry stores. Note – most women aren’t the primary gift givers in a relationship. This may not be as applicable for women – although you should beware if unexplained gifts start appearing around the home.

If your significant other was generally responsible with money but suddenly always seems to be looking forward to the next paycheck, their checks may be getting diverted to extracurricular activities. Unfortunately cheating costs money and that money has to come from somewhere. Also, often the type of person who is willing to sleep with someone else’s partner, will require entertainment in order to stay interested. This will include gifts and being taken out for dates. Take note if your other half is no longer interested in you and lately they seem to always be out of cash.