Cheaters are using a secret emoji code to hide their affairs, according to private investigators. ARF Private Investigators reports that adulterers are using specific emojis as a code for secret trysts, with messaging apps like WhatsApp and Snapchat being a hotbed for hidden relationships.
Paul Jones of ARF Private Investigators says that many cases are sparked by something as small as an emoji that may seem random but actually has a hidden romantic meaning. Common signs include the croissant or spaghetti emoji, as well as the envelope with a loveheart.
Jones explains: '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.' Other symbols include the chilli for flirtation or intimacy, and the fishing rod for someone looking for attention.
Jones advises partners to trust their 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.'
