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Someone monitors every transaction you make — tracking where you shop, what you buy, and how you spend money through shared bank accounts, linked cards, or transaction notifications.
What You Might Notice
The other person questions purchases they shouldn't know about
They reference specific transactions from your account.
You feel unable to make any purchase without scrutiny
Every dollar is monitored and questioned.
Transaction notifications are going to the other person's device
Alerts for your spending are being received by them.
What You Can Do
Open a separate account for independent spending
Even small amounts of independent money provide freedom.
Check notification settings on banking apps
Remove the other person's device from transaction alerts.
Use cash for sensitive purchases when safe to do so
Cash transactions don't create digital records.
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.
Tracking all of victim's financial transactions through shared bank account access, transaction alert notifications, statement monitoring, or financial app access. Creates comprehensive surveillance of victim's spending, location (from merchant addresses), social activities, and any attempts to prepare for leaving.
Separate Transaction Account Open individual account at different institution for sensitive transactions.
SAFE-M-0139
Untraceable Payment Methods Use cash or prepaid cards for purchases to keep private.
Detection Indicators
ID
Detection Indicator
SAFE-D-0125
Transaction Knowledge Adversary references specific purchases, amounts, or merchants from bank transactions.
SAFE-D-0126
Unauthorised Alert Configuration Transaction alerts configured to adversary's contact information.
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.