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Someone sets up forwarding rules on your email or messaging accounts so copies of everything you receive are also sent to them — or so that certain messages are redirected and never reach you.
What You Might Notice
You're not receiving messages or emails you're expecting
People tell you they sent things you never received.
Email forwarding or filtering rules you didn't create
Check your email settings for unexpected forwarding addresses or filter rules.
The other person knows about emails or messages you received
They reference content from messages sent to you.
What You Can Do
Check email forwarding and filter rules immediately
Gmail: Settings > Forwarding. Also check Filters and Blocked Addresses.
Check app-specific forwarding
WhatsApp Web, Telegram sessions, and other apps may have active sessions forwarding your messages.
Change email passwords and review all connected apps
Remove any third-party app access you don't recognise.
Important: This resource provides general information, not personal advice. Every situation is different. The actions suggested here may not be safe in your specific circumstances — particularly if the person causing harm could notice changes to your devices or accounts. Always consider your physical safety first.
If you need personalised support, contact 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) or your local specialist domestic violence service. If you are in immediate danger, call 000.
Setting up email forwarding rules, message redirects, or call forwarding to intercept victim's incoming communications without their knowledge. Allows perpetrator to monitor all communications and selectively prevent messages from reaching victim, particularly from support services or legal representatives.
Forwarding Rule Audit Check email settings for unauthorised forwarding rules and filters.
SAFE-M-0134
Call Forwarding Check Check phone settings and carrier account for call forwarding configurations.
Detection Indicators
ID
Detection Indicator
SAFE-D-0121
Missing Expected Communications Emails, messages, or calls that senders confirm were sent but never received.
SAFE-D-0122
Forwarding Discovery Audit reveals email forwarding or call forwarding to unknown destinations.
The TFA Matrix is a research framework under active development. Technique classifications, detection methods, and mitigations reflect current understanding and are subject to revision. This framework does not constitute forensic methodology, legal evidence standards, or clinical diagnostic criteria. Practitioners should apply professional judgement appropriate to their discipline and jurisdiction.