Things You'll Need:
- Internet connection
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Step 1
Gather all of the information you know about the person in question. At the very least, you will need a name, but the more information you have, the easier your hunt will be.
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Step 2
Perform an Internet search for the person. To do this, simply type in his or her name into a search engine using quotes (example "John Doe").
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Step 3
Search on social-network sites such as Facebook, LinkedIn and MySpace. If you're searching for a woman, many of these sites allow you to search by maiden name (in case her name has changed since you last spoke with her).
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Step 4
Check out Classmates.com or Reunion.com for former classmates. If you went to school with the individual, this may be your best source for information.
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Step 5
Use a free email directory to search for the person's email address. Although there may be multiple results, you can often narrow the information down according to location -- or just send multiple emails until you find the right one.
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Step 6
Search public records. Even if you are unsure of the person's current residence, you can often find information by searching in the area where he or she formerly lived.
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Step 7
Consider using a people lookup service. Peoplelookup.com provides basic information such as a person's name, relatives and previous residences. If the information appears relevant, you can then purchase a report with the person's exact details (such as email address, phone number and address) for about $10.
