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Coverage and authentication: Use your Bearer API key for GET or POST; a CSRF token is not required. This endpoint searches imported FCC traceback reports, not live call traces or FTC complaint records. As of September 29, 2026, the dataset contains 3,533 records covering 2024 and no populated phone-number fields. Phone-number searches therefore currently return no matches. This does not mean a number is clean. Use provider/campaign filters and inspect data.coverage. For number reputation, use the spam/trust API. OpenAPI specification.

FCC Traceback Search API

Search imported FCC traceback reports by provider, campaign, quarter and initiation date, and export matching records.

How Traceback Works

SMS traceback helps identify the source carriers and routes used by spam messages, enabling better blocking and reporting to regulatory authorities.

How Traceback Works

Get started with the Traceback Search API in minutes:

  1. Get Your API Key

    Sign up for an account and generate your API key in the dashboard.

  2. Make Your First Request 
    curl -X POST https://verirouteintel.com/api/v1/traceback/search \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "phone_number": "19494600638",
    "start_date": "2024-01-01",
    "end_date": "2024-12-31"
  }'
  3. Explore the Documentation

    Browse the sections below to learn about all available features and endpoints.

API Features

Authentication

Learn how to authenticate your API requests using API keys and security best practices.

REST Endpoints

Complete reference for all REST API endpoints, parameters, and response formats.

Code Examples

Ready-to-use code samples in Python, JavaScript, PHP, and cURL.

Rate Limits

Understanding API rate limits, quotas, and best practices for high-volume usage.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the API, billing, and technical support.

Integration with Compliance

Advanced Search

Filter imported reports by provider, campaign, quarter, role and initiation date. Phone filtering requires populated phone fields.

Bulk Export

Export large datasets in CSV or JSON format for analysis and reporting.

High Performance

Fast API responses with pagination support for handling large result sets.

Secure & Reliable

Enterprise-grade security with 99.9% uptime SLA and comprehensive monitoring.

Use Cases

The Traceback Search API serves multiple industries and compliance needs:

Regulatory Compliance

Review published FCC traceback records to support due diligence and regulatory research.

Fraud Prevention

Identify spam patterns and malicious actors to protect your customers and network infrastructure from fraudulent activities.

Risk Management

Assess carrier and brand reputation risks using historical spam data and traceback reports for informed decision-making.

Brand Protection

Monitor and investigate spam incidents affecting your brand reputation and take proactive measures against abuse.

FAQs

What data sources are included in traceback reports?

This endpoint contains imported FCC quarterly traceback reports. FTC complaint data and spam reputation are separate services.

How current is the traceback data?

Coverage depends on published reports and completed imports. Check the quarters endpoint and the search response coverage fields for the available periods.

Can I search by brand name or company?

Search provider_name, campaign_name or campaign_label for relevant provider and campaign records.

What export formats are available?

You can export traceback data in CSV and JSON formats, with support for bulk exports and custom field selection to meet your reporting requirements.