How to Trace Someone's Cell Phone Messages

Tracing Via Search Engines
1. Check your in-box of your cell phone to obtain the number from which the text message was sent.
2. Type the 10-digit number into a search engine and hit 'Search' to search for possible matches.
3. Examine the results for a match on the number. Some websites compile lists of known spam numbers. However, if the number matches a business or person, click on the link to confirm the phone number. If it is the same, then your trace was successful and you now know who the sender is.
Tracing Via Reverse Number Lookup Services
4. Navigate to a reverse number service, some of which are free and some of which charge a fee for their services.
5. Enter the 10-digit number of the sender when prompted to obtain more information about the number. You will usually at least be able to view the service provider and location of the number for free, whereas you might have to pay for more specific information.
6. Pay for additional details on the reverse number lookup website by using your debit/credit card to learn the specifics of the sender.