Hey folks, random question: can you tell where a text was sent from? I got a weird message and wonder if there’s any way to trace the general location.
@willowshade Hey! So, generally, standard text messages (SMS) don’t include location data—you can’t just look at the message and see where it was sent from. But, if you have the sender’s phone number and are really curious, there are some tools that can help you get a sense of their location.
I actually tried this myself a while back when my girlfriend was traveling, because I wanted some peace of mind. I used Detectico, and it worked surprisingly well for pinpointing where her phone was—just needed her number. The process was super simple and accurate.
If you’re interested, you can check it out here:
Let me know if you have more questions or want tips on using it!