Text to Verify — Stolen Item Check via SMS

How it will work:

1. Find the ID

Locate the IMEI (15 digits), VIN (17 chars), or serial number on the item

2. Send a Text

Text the number to SafeOrStolen — works from any phone, no data needed

3. Instant Check

We query carrier and theft databases, vehicle theft and title databases, Stolen Firearms Databases, and our aggregated stolen-item sources

4. Get Results

Receive CLEAN ✅, STOLEN 🚨, or UNKNOWN ⚠️ within 3-5 seconds

🔫 Gun Shows

Text any firearm serial number to check stolen firearms databases and analyze the serial for signs of alteration. Handguns, rifles, shotguns — any caliber, any manufacturer.

🚗 Car Lots & Private Sales

Text the VIN from any vehicle to check vehicle theft and title databases, and 50-vehicle theft and title databases. Catch title-washed, salvaged, or stolen vehicles in seconds.

📱 Phone Meetups

Text the IMEI to check carrier and theft databases, AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile carrier databases. Verify any iPhone, Samsung, Google Pixel before paying.

🏪 Flea Markets & Swap Meets

Verify electronics, tools, bikes — anything with a serial number. Text it and know within seconds if it's been reported stolen anywhere in the US.

🏚️ Pawn Shops

Pawn shop owners can text serial numbers to verify items before accepting them. Comply with state laws requiring stolen property checks.

💻 Craigslist & Facebook Meetups

Meeting a seller from an online listing? Text the serial number while inspecting the item. Get peace of mind before handing over cash.

• ✅ No app download needed
• ✅ No Wi-Fi/data required
• ✅ Works on any phone
• ✅ 3-second results
• ❌ No barcode scanning
• ❌ Basic results only

• ✅ Barcode/QR scanning
• ✅ Detailed reports
• ✅ Search history
• ✅ Seller badges
• ❌ Requires download
• ❌ Needs smartphone

• ✅ Full detailed reports
• ✅ Certificate generation
• ✅ AI scam analysis
• ✅ Seller badge embed
• ❌ Needs internet
• ❌ Not instant at meetups