Email Tracking and SMS Tracing: In this age of electronic communication hiding one’s true identity appears to be easier than ever before, but ICS' private investigators have sophisticated tools at their disposal that can track down emails, instant messages, and cell phone calls to tell you where they are coming from and who is sending them.
Are you finding instant messages or emails from unknown senders on your computer? Are the messages you are receiving threatening or creepy? Using SMS tracing software, an ICS investigator can track down the name, address and location of the sender, and tell you who is cyber-stalking you.
Conversely, our savvy cyber investigators can plant web bugs in your emails, and track them to tell you who opens your outgoing email, when the email is opened, if the email is forwarded to someone else, and who is receiving the forwarded mail. Web bugs are tiny, invisible objects that can be embedded in an email or on a webpage to monitor the activity associated with document. If you believe your children are communicating with someone you have ban them from associating with, or that your spouse is pursuing a cyber infidelity, simply send them an irresistibly funny, web-bugged email that they will want to share with others, and see who they forward it to.
Do you suspect your spouse or child is lying to you about where they are when they phone you? Using global positioning (GPS) tracking, an investigator can monitor the whereabouts of the cell phone when the call is placed. You will know almost instantly where the person who is calling you is located. With a GPS enabled cell phone you will be able to trace every movement of the person carrying the phone, and follow their trail from one location to another. (This GPS tracking is generally used by law enforcement in locating underage children, and can only be used by a private investigator for permissible purposes, please get a free consultation to find out the specifics as to the availability of GPS tracking for use in your case)
Are you a business owner who suspects that your employees are using company email inappropriately? You can rely on ICS for the best in email capture technology so that you will soon know who is passing on confidential company information to others. Do you suspect that your field staff is not where they are supposed to be when they leave the office? By using GPS cell phones you will be able to locate the whereabouts of your field staff on a moment’s notice. If your staff is engaged in hazardous work, the GPS tracking on these phones can also help you quickly locate them in the event of an accident or emergency.
Cell phones equipped with SMS tracking (spy software) enable a third party to secretly receive duplicate copies of all incoming and outgoing text message traffic on the phone. These messages will be forwarded directly to a third party phone without any indication to the person being spied on. You will know exactly what your spouse, children, or employees are saying while texting with others after our investigators download this software on to your phones.
Contact ICS today for a free consultation, and be prepared to answer the following questions so we can take quick action on your behalf.
- What is your role?
- When was the problem first suspected?
- Does the subject use a PDA or Cell Phone?
- How many computers are in question?
- Do you have "Broadband" internet access? (DSL/CABLE/T1/OC12)
- Are you aware of any encryption or passwords in use?
- What is the operating system of the suspect computer?
- Will you need these services on a regular or recurring basis?
- By what date do the services need to be complete?
- Do you know if "chain of custody" has been preserved?
- Do you use VoIP? (Vonage/XO/Other)
- Does the subject use IM, Chat or Email?
- Please list any websites, social networking sites, enthusiast group, or forum sites the subject is known have or currently use: (i.e. myspace, orkut, friendster, Porsche forum, etc)
- Will the results of this investigation be used in a court of law?
- What are you trying to accomplish with this effort?
- Could someone's employment be affected adversely from the results of this investigation?
- Please understand that the budget for your case may vary depending on the complexity. What is the budget that you have in mind?
(2/20/2013)
FAQs
Email tracking is the process of tracking sent emails and using that data to inform business decisions. Most email tracking tools capture data on open rates, times, and locations, as well as click-throughs on links and attachments.
What is the primary purpose of email tracing? ›
Email tracking or email tracker is a method for monitoring whether the email message is read by the intended recipient. Most tracking technologies use some form of digitally time-stamped record to reveal the exact time and date when an email is received or opened, as well as the IP address of the recipient.
How can I tell if my emails are being tracked? ›
Other server-side trackers send their email or website URL together with the email. You can look out for them. To know if this is the method the sender is using, go to your email service and find the Show Original Message icon, which shows server-side data.
Is email tracking possible? ›
Meanwhile, email tracking uses tracking technologies such as tracking pixels, read receipts, and link tracking to check an email's engagement activity. These technologies allow you to see whether the recipient opened your email or clicked its link. They also provide other useful details about their activity.
How do I remove email tracking? ›
If you want to remove Mailtrack from your Android or iOS device, you'll need to go to the Gmail app and log into your account. After logging in, find the Gmail settings menu. There, you'll see an add-ons tab where the Mailtrack logo will be. Then, tap on “Manage” and you'll be able to remove Mailtrack.
Why am I getting emails from track and Trace? ›
It is a type of 'phishing' scam. These are commonly found in emails. Recent examples of phishing scams and their consequences can be found here and here.
What can email trackers see? ›
What is Email Tracking?
- Opens: You can see when and how many times the recipient opens the email.
- Clicks: You can see which links the recipient clicks on in an email and how many times.
- Attachment opens and downloads: You can see when the recipient opens and downloads files attached to the email.
Your mobile network operator does the same for your smartphone. Every website you visit or online service you use will refer to your device using your public IP address (unless you hide it — see below). So an email sent from an IP address can be traced to whoever is assigned that IP address at that time.
Is email tracking legal? ›
One common error is not obtaining consent for tracking emails. You see, under GDPR, you can't just track someone's email interactions without telling them. That's like borrowing your neighbor's lawnmower without asking – a definite no-no. Always get consent before sending that tracking pixel along with your emails.
How do I stop someone from tracking my email? ›
How to block email trackers
- Get enhanced tracking protection. The easiest way to stop email tracking is to use Proton Mail with enhanced tracking protection. ...
- Hide your email with aliases. Another way to limit email tracking is to hide your email address. ...
- Turn off autoloading images. ...
- Get a browser extension. ...
- Use a VPN.
IP addresses, browser information, and other metadata can still be obtained from the email provider, which can help law enforcement identify the person behind the email. The police might also be able to trace anonymous emails, but this largely depends on the sender's methods to cover their tracks.
How do I know if someone is reading my emails? ›
To find out when an email you sent was opened, you can request a read receipt. A read receipt is sent to you as an email with the time and date of when your message was opened.
Which email cannot be traced? ›
Some popular anonymous and encrypted email accounts to consider are: Proton Mail: Good for personal use and has a guaranteed no-logs policy and strong encryption. Hushmail: Geared towards small businesses, healthcare and law offices. Guerilla Mail: An easy-to-use and free service for disposable email accounts.
Does Gmail allow email tracking? ›
Gmail offers its own take on email tracking for G Suite* users: the Read Receipt. Instead of relying on embedded pixels, Gmail informs senders when their email has been opened by the recipient. Here's how Gmail's read receipts work: The sender requests a read receipt while composing the email.
How to trace email sender location? ›
Tracing an Email Sender's Location Through IP Address
To access an email's header, open the email and click on “View message source.” A pop-up window will appear with a long string of code. Within this code, search for “Received from” to find the sender's IP address.
What is track and trace mail? ›
Track and Trace enables you to check the delivery status of any trackable items you've sent or that have been sent to you and works as follows: Track & Trace is a centralised computer system, installed in all Mail Centres and Delivery Offices throughout the UK, that allows us to track mail through our delivery network.
Can you disable email tracking? ›
If you use Gmail, you can use third-party extensions, like Ugly Email or PixelBlock, to block email trackers. But these are browser-based and only work with Gmail on the web. Moreover, adding any third party to your email is always an extra privacy risk as you need to give them full access to your email.
Can someone track you if they know your email? ›
Yes, especially if the sender uses a regular email service. IP addresses, browser information, and other metadata can still be obtained from the email provider, which can help law enforcement identify the person behind the email.
