Is My Soon to Be Ex Trying to Hack My Email?

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Had similar issues with my ex...(when he was the 'soon to be') and I got a blank diary...and kept old fashioned hand written notes of dates...times...brief description of situations...encounters...etc. I actually kept it between my mattress and box spring. Of course I kept copies of e mails and texts as well...but the 'idea' of my journal...which I was prepared to produce in court and never had to...was helpful I think.

Also...it served to remind me...post divorce...of exactly WHY I divorced him in the first place...

Sorry for your pain (yes...a double entendre...lol)

Michele/cat

What a DINK! I would change my password to something Ridiculous that he would Never think of. I hope your Divorce Hearing goes the way you want it to!!! GL

Yeah hate to say it but think he is trying to hack your email because he knows you have stuff against him. Sooo I would change your password to something he would never remember and I would make sure to have extra copys of those emails with time, and date on them as well just to be sure.

yep, sounds like he's trying to figure out your passwords.

Seems suspect to me. I would go ahead and reset my password to something he definitely won't figure out like your favorite color and number or something like that but not necessarily that.

Be cautious and guarded. Hopefully he hasn't gained access into your email. This could be trouble. I would also print out these messages in case something from you email becomes suspect.

no more checking ne thing while on your computer.....go to a public library or something of that nature (random different locations) if he has a computer spy ware on your computer then he can see what's done on THAT computer...if you don't ever use it, he can't get the info he wants that you use online...i would do that while your having your computer investigated

change your password, secret question, be sure if you have your mobile listed, that its your own number, can be reset that way. I use obvious questions, name of first pet, enter husbands name LOL... change postal/ zip codes if used for reset to one for your mom or someone, that he wont know. open a new email, and have all new messages forwarded to that account. report it to google, they keep track of these things, and can probably block his IP address, or use it to identify him

Whether it's your ex or not, everyone has to be careful with these things. I have a male friend whose account was hacked and it caused a huge mess. (He had a g-mail account too).
Just to be on the safe side, I would change your password. Open the dictionary to a random page and pick a word. Chances of your ex or anyone else in the world picking that word is pretty slim.

Best wishes.

I know everyone is suggesting to change your password, and while that is a very good idea, if your ex is computer savvy, it may not help. My cousin had a bad breakup with her last ex, he was an IT tech. He actually installed a program on her computer that traced the keystrokes on the keypad. Not only did he end up with ALL of her password, he got her children's too, and could see EVERYTHING any of them did on the computer. Fortunately she has another friend who was able to find and remove the program, and trace what he did, so she had the proof. He ended up facing some serious stalking charges, and she was granted a restraining order, but again, she had proof. In order to install a keystroke program you have to be at the specific computer, however you don't need to be at the computer after it's installed to spy. If your ex has had access to your computer, I would suggest to you that if you know anyone who is a whiz at computers have them check your hard drive for this type of program.. If you don't know anybody then take your computer to a tech and pay the fee. It is well worth the money. If he did do something like this, and you can get the proof, it's just more for you to bring to court for your case. It's also a good idea not to let him near your computer.

Yes, it does seem like this is what he is doing. The only problem is proof. If he is doing it from your computer, this could be a problem because it looks like you are requesting it. You can trace the originating IP address and use that as proof if he is doing it from his computer or work. (How to Trace an Email Address: http://bit.ly/dTnPsY )

In the meantime, forward everything to another email address (or several) that he cannot get to - like your work, your parents, another free email that you create from another free email site like yahoo, hotmail, etc (that he doesn't know is yours - using a pseudonym).

My hubby and I both have crappy ex's, his is especially the ex from hell. Best advice is to document everything. In fact, set up a separate email account that you ONLY use for him. give him that email address, tell him it's your new one. Then only use it to send to him and file copies of everythign. also forward all texts to email so you don't lose them. try not to talk to him on the phone, keep a calendar of when he calls/sees the kids and who has the kids on what holidays. its imperative you do this. good luck.

He probably is. Just change your password to something he would never think of.....My ex tried to get into my phone voicemail. It was obvious cuz he was the last one to call me.

Not much you could do. Maybe change emails and only use that one for him. That way u can forward them and then delete. I have a email acct just for my kids dad.

Yeah I think you're right and he is trying to get into your e-mail. You've got lots of good advice below - definitely change your password, and change it often (weekly). If I were you, I would also change passwords on any on-line bank or credit card accounts (and change any accounts that he knows the number for, especially if he has the number from the back of the card), cell phone accounts, etc. If you have or had a shared cell phone account, he may be able to log into it on-line and track who you talk to and when - so make sure that's not possible. If you have a checking account that he knows the number of, I would change that too. People can pay for things electronically with just the routing and account number from a check. Sorry if this sounds extreme I've just had a lot of experience dealing with psychos!