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Text messaging is shown in call detail records. However, the content of text messages is not. To get the content of text messages, a request must be made to the phone company within days of the incident.

Another way to trace the sender of a text message is by checking your phone records. You can check your call logs or text message history to find out the number that sent the text message. You can then use a reverse phone lookup service to get more information about the person who owns the phone number.

Restoring from cell provider In a last-ditch effort, you can try contacting your cell provider to restore messages. Most providers keep a record of text messages from account holders on file. Techwalla recommends contacting your cell carrier's customer support line to see if the information is available.

Check Your Service's Website: The simplest way to get old text messages from your cell carrier is by logging in to your account and checking them out online. Most cell carriers have tools whereby you can see all of your texts, their content, time and date, and even delete them.

Tracking the Origin of an Unsolicited Text Message One of the easiest options is to check Google. If you enter the phone number into Google, it's likely to link back to a company or public institution where the call is coming from.

If the text message is from a five-digit short code, resources such as the U.S. Short Code Directory can sometimes help you find who is behind the text message. Research the website. If you are able to obtain a website from the caller, you may be able to obtain valuable information about who is behind the call.

Federal law prevents companies from producing these documents without a court order or subpoena. Text message records must be obtained from a party's cell phone provider. An attorney can obtain a court order or subpoena to get the records directly from the service provider.