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Featured Article
Recognizing the Signs
of Emotional Infidelity
Emotional cheating can be just as damaging as physical betrayal — and often harder to spot. In this in-depth piece, examiner Jihad Marine walks through the patterns we see most often in our infidelity cases, and what to do next.
Jihad Marine
May 12, 2026 · 7 min read
I’m a private investigator who uncovers affairs – this is what gives people away
“We have been proud to supply polygraph testing services to PEL Consultancy Services, one of the UK’s most established private investigation firms, for several years.” Ever suspected your partner of cheating? We asked a specialist how to detect the warning signs ‘Behavioural change is almost always the starting point when it comes to someone concealing…
Mike Rumble
Sep 3, 2026
Scam warning – liedetector.co.uk an AI error or an intentional attempt to mislead you?
We have just had an A I post forwarded to us which has caused us some concern. Is it an AI mistake or was this done with the intention of misleading potential clients? The post was found on a Google search for our Chief Examiner Mike Rumble. Whilst the post correctly identifies Mike Rumble as…
Mike Rumble
Jan 6, 2026
Digital Infidelity: How Technology is Redefining Cheating and Trust
Twenty years ago, having an affair required careful planning and substantial risk. Today, a secret relationship can begin with a single swipe and remain hidden for years, all from the device in your pocket. According to a recent investigation published in the Sunday Times Magazine, the percentage of British adults admitting to infidelity has surged…
Mike Rumble
Oct 25, 2025
How Do I Know If My Girlfriend Cheated on Me? Find Here!
Key Takeaways: It’s a deeply upsetting moment when you start to suspect your girlfriend of cheating, and you’re completely unsure of what to believe or how to move forward. Often, these feelings arise from changes in her behaviour, emotional distance, or increased secrecy, but sometimes they’re also amplified by your own fears or insecurities. Paying…
Mike Rumble
Oct 21, 2025
Forgiving a Cheater: Pros, Cons, and What Comes Next
Key Takeaways: It’s a heartbreaking moment when a couple faces the reality of betrayal and wonders if trust can ever be rebuilt. Forgiving a cheater is possible, but it takes emotional strength, patience, and time. Forgiveness isn’t a single decision. It’s a gradual process that grows through honesty, understanding, and consistent effort. You can forgive…
Mike Rumble
Oct 18, 2025
Getting Over an Affair: A Guide to Healing After Betrayal
Key Takeaways: Recovering from an affair is difficult because betrayal affects both your mind and body. You may feel constant shock, anger, and anxiety, while your partner often craves the attention and excitement of the affair. These intense emotions make it hard to let go, and the secrecy creates a bond that feels impossible to…
Mike Rumble
Oct 11, 2025
My Husband Cheated and I Can’t Get Over It: What to do Next?
Key Takeaways: When your husband cheats, it feels like your world has collapsed. You replay every moment, searching for reasons that don’t exist. Your mind races, your body stays tense, and anxiety spikes. Overthinking is normal because your brain struggles to process the betrayal and regain control. You may feel worthless or question your judgement….
Mike Rumble
Oct 11, 2025
Case Study 30: Friendship Put to the Test in Leeds
Background We recently received a call from a man who wanted a Lie Detector Test near Leeds to confront his friend about a serious issue. He believed that putting him forward for a polygraph examination was the only way his concerns would be answered honestly. There is a saying – “you can’t choose your relatives,…
Mike Rumble
Oct 8, 2025
Case Study 29: Sexual Abuse Validation After Childhood Trauma
Background It is very unusual for a client to be late for a polygraph appointment, but last week I sat watching the clock roll past the appointment time. I rang the client, but no one picked up, so I assumed she had changed her mind. Later that evening, the client, Amanda (not her real name),…
Mike Rumble
Oct 7, 2025
Case Study 28: Relationship Test for Margaret
Background Margaret, our client, had recently retired from teaching. She had lived alone for several years following the death of her husband, but had now met a new partner. She owned her own home, and her workplace pension meant she was comfortable financially. The couple had started to plan a life together, but most of…
Mike Rumble
Oct 7, 2025
Case Study 27: Employee Theft in Convenience Store Chain
Background A private chain of convenience stores in the region had experienced significant losses over a six-month period, totaling more than £10,000. Concerned about potential internal theft, the regional manager commissioned a thorough investigation. Professional polygraph testing was engaged to ensure the process was fair, accurate, and confidential. The goal was to uncover the truth,…
Mike Rumble
Oct 6, 2025
Case Study 26: Family Theft Case Resolved with Truth
Background A middle-aged couple was asked by the parents of the female to “store” some money at their home address with a view to using the money to pay for the funerals of the parents when that time came. The money was contained within a small safe, which itself was placed in a cardboard box,…
Mike Rumble
Oct 6, 2025
