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Can a console be tracked?

Can the cops track a Xbox? On the other hand, police need a warrant to obtain data located on an Xbox or gaming console. This is because law enforcement generally needs a warrant to confiscate property. Once police have that property, it can be "searched."
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Can a stolen console be tracked?

All it takes is for the person to report it stolen to Sony and police report. All a detective has to do is contact Sony directly and open an investigation. Sony can easily track that console directly to the users specific IP address.
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Can you track an Xbox console?

To find it: Sign in to your account, and then select All Devices under the Devices category. Go to the console that was stolen and select Show details. The serial number is listed under Device details.
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Can Xbox ban a stolen console?

Yes, violation of the terms of service can result in permanent console bans (which will prevent downloads for updating too). So please, don't be a douche to strangers on Xbox Live.
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Can I look up an Xbox serial number?

The serial number for your Xbox console is located in two places: On the sticker at the back of the console (the bottom of the console for Xbox One). In your settings. Select Profile & system > Settings > System > Console info.
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What can be done with Xbox serial number?

If your Xbox won't power on (or even if it will), you can use the serial number to find the model name and storage capacity. Note: If you've previously registered your Xbox with Microsoft, you don't need to register it again.
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How do you find someone's real name on Xbox One?

Press the Xbox button  to open the guide. Select People > Friends. Select a friend's gamertag, and then select See full profile.
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Can police track an Xbox account?

On the other hand, police need a warrant to obtain data located on an Xbox or gaming console. This is because law enforcement generally needs a warrant to confiscate property. Once police have that property, it can be "searched."
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Does Xbox tell you if you get banned?

You'll receive a notification about your enforcement action when you try to sign in to the Xbox network on your console.
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Will Microsoft replace a stolen Xbox?

The warranty does not cover theft so you would not be covered for a replacement unfortunately.
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Do Xbox consoles have cameras?

The Kinect sensor is a legacy product originally released for Xbox 360, and then for the Xbox One series with the Kinect Adapter. Kinect has a built-in camera that lets you play interactive games, take pictures, and more.
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What do thieves do with stolen electronics?

Burglars and thieves usually steal valuables to turn a profit. Pawn shops are the most common places to recover stolen items. But online listing sites like Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace are increasingly popular places to sell stolen goods.
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Does Gamestop check if console is stolen?

Short answer: they don't.
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Can you track stolen electronics?

Find My Device can locate lost or stolen devices on a map, lock them or erase all data, if necessary. Apple devices, Windows 10 and Android all have a version of the Find My Device feature. The feature only works if you've set it up.
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How many bans until Xbox is permanent?

There's no set number of suspensions that will lead to a permanent ban. You can get a permanent ban without having any prior suspensions. Or you can get 5 suspensions and then get a permanent ban.
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Will I get banned if I buy a banned Xbox console second hand?

Can I still be banned if I purchased an Xbox console second-hand? Yes. The warranty on a second-hand Xbox console is void, and the purchaser assumes the risk for any previous modifications or unauthorized activity. Even if the console's ownership has changed, the console may still be subject to a ban.
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What happens if you get console banned on Xbox?

A device suspension may include a temporary revoke of privileges on the console (such as communications or multiplayer), whereas a device ban permanently blocks an Xbox console or device from accessing the Xbox network.
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Can police see past VPN?

Can police track online purchases made with a VPN? There is no way to track live, encrypted VPN traffic. That's why police or government agencies who need information about websites you visited have to contact your internet service provider (ISP for short), and only then your VPN provider.
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Can the cops trace a VPN?

With a VPN on, the user's online activities and data are encrypted. But, if the VPN software has security flaws and vulnerabilities, the police (or any other third party, for that matter) can use them to “break into” the VPN and see what data is being sent and received. So technically, the policy could track a VPN.
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Does an Xbox have an IP address?

To find the IP address and MAC address for your console, follow these steps: Press the Xbox button  to open the guide. Select Profile & system > Settings > General > Network settings.
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Can you find someones address on Xbox?

Use Xbox IP Resolver. The first and most common way on how to find someone's IP address on Xbox is to use the Xbox IP resolver. It is a professional tool that can find any IP address as long as you get their Gamertag.
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Does Xbox delete inactive accounts?

Thanks for coming to the forums with your question. Usually when an account is inactive for 5 years it is deleted. However, the gamer tag may not be released at that time. Also some people make accounts sign into Xbox.com and never play a game so the account is active.
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Can you find someone by their gamertag?

If you go online to your Xbox account at http://account.xbox.com/, on the right-hand side of the page you will see a column with two tabs that say Messages & Friends. Click on the tab that says Friends and then a search box will appear for you to find someone by Gamertag.
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