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How to Locate People with Free People Finder |
Hundreds of people move every year for certain reasons. Some people move for their jobs, some for their education and some to be closer to their loved ones. People who change addresses for these reasons are fairly easy to find. But some people move because they do not want to be found in the first place. People who run away from debts, from marriages or from past commitments intentionally do so to cover up their tracks.
Hence, finding these kinds of people could be a big burden for you. How could you possibly look for someone who doesn’t want to be found? Luckily for you, there are always some methods you can use to look for that lost person in your life.
First, you can always do some investigations on your own. Public records could possibly contain the recent address of the person you are looking for. Primary identifiers such as a full name of a birth date can be used to run databases that could give you access to millions of names and information.
The good thing about searching for lost persons is that they always leave a trail behind. Former neighbors and public documents that records past transactions could easily be obtained thru interviews and research.
But there are always people who seem to be very good at hiding. These are the people who could be running away from a conviction, a debt or even a marriage. The point is, they intentionally do not want to be found. For cases like these, you can hire professional investigators or “skip tracers” to find them.
Here are some proven and effective techniques that most “skip-tracers” use on their investigations. You will also get information on where to find databases containing personal information and public records that could aid you during the investigation.
Basically, there are three ways you can get information on the person you are trying to locate:
1. With the right approach, people who have had contact with your subject are always willing to share information to you.
2. From directories, public documents and private records that you have access to.
3. From database companies who can give you access to written documents and computer-stored records.
When searching for records over a database, you should provide as much additional information as you can. When your subject has a common name, you are most likely to end up with hundred of persons having the same name. This identifying information can narrow down your search to a few people and make it for easier for you to finding the right information you need.
So what should I do first?
The best way to start an investigation would be to get as much information you can about your subject. Gather documents, licenses and even photographs of that person. Write down everything that you can remember about him/her. The information does not have to make sense as of the moment but just let your memory flow and record it everything into writing
There are also government organizations that will help you find lost persons for free and can link you to groups who can provide you with the best assistance.
Work with what you have
Start with the information that you have in your hands. Work with that and gather whatever you can on the way. If you have a past address, perhaps you should visit the current occupant and ask a few questions about the former homeowner.
Where to dig for information
• Criss-cross phone numbers and addresses you obtain from directories to make sure that the information you have is correct and accurate.
• If your subject happened to have rented a house, look through property records to find the landlord. Perhaps you can do a little interview to get a little more information about your subject’s whereabouts.
• Search the post office. Persons who changed their addresses probably reported such changes in the post office. If not, they could give you the person’s previous address.
• Interview neighbors and friends.
• Find marriage records at your local county houses. These documents can also give you information on a previous or local address.
Who to interview?
Here are the possible people you should be talking to that can give you helpful information on your investigation:
• Family members
• Siblings
• Children
• Household help (maids, gardeners, etc.)
• Doctors and other medical providers
• Attorneys
• Mechanics and car dealers
• Real Estate and Insurance agents
• Hairdressers
• Local clubs
• Travel agents
• Accountants
• Financial institutions
How to do the Interview?
Here are the important questions that you should be asking about during an interview:
• Their relations with the subject. How long were they acquainted? How well did they know the person?
• What kind of work did the subject do?
• Is the subject married? If yes, to whom and where? For how long? What kind of relationship did they have?
• Has the subject ever been divorced? If yes, who were they formerly married to? When did that happen?
• Did they know of other acquaintances and friends that the person was in contact with?
• Did they know the subject’s birth date and place of birth?
• What kind of car does the subject drive?
• Where did the subject go to school?
• Did the subject belong to a certain group or organization?
• Has the subject ever served in the military?
• Did the subject employ any kind of household help?
• Does the subject go to church?
• What property did the subject own?
• Did the subject have any particular hobby?
• Did he or she have any problem with law enforcement?
Names and addresses of possible candidates for an interview can always be found in directories, databases or in public records. With the right approach and simple honesty, you can certainly get the right information that you need to aid you in your investigation.
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date posted: 2008-06-06 00:34:08
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