Can someone trace the source of a text msg without a phone number, only a four digit code instead?

Asked Sep 15 '15 at 22:41

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I am receiving phishing texts from someone claiming to be from Chase Bank. There is no return phone number at the top, only a four digit number instead. The police tell me that this text (which obviously has the date and time) cannot be traced because of it.

I cannot believe, with today's technology, that this is true. Does anybody have an answer?

asked Sep 15 '15 at 22:41

Tuesday Afternoon

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The phone company can trace it. – schroeder Sep 15 '15 at 22:49
Why does the police tell me I cannot? Will the phone company trace it for me without a warrant? – Tuesday Afternoon Sep 15 '15 at 23:56
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You need to ask them – schroeder Sep 16 '15 at 00:37
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Have you reported this to Chase and your phone provider? I would imagine that, at a minimum, Chase, would be eager to address the problem. – Neil Smithline Sep 16 '15 at 03:49

Can someone trace the source of a text msg without a phone number, only a four digit code instead?

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