Maybe you wanted to send someone a card or invitation but couldn't find the address, or maybe you've stopped by a friend's house and found that they no longer live there. These are some of the reasons why people need addresses. Finding someone's place of residence is actually easy, whether you're looking for an address you've forgotten or finding an old friend.
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Method 1 of 2: Finding an Address with the Internet
Step 1. Use a reverse phone look-up tool
Internet sites can help you find possible addresses that match what you're looking for by simply entering the phone number. Yellow Pages is one of those websites that offers this service if you know the workplace of the person you're looking for.
When looking for someone's personal information on the internet, you will run into privacy issues. Locating someone's home address and arriving uninvited can be considered snooping or an invasion of privacy
Step 2. Use social networking sites
The social networking site lists the city where its users live. Many sites like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram use GPS to include the location when a user uploads something. While these social networks may not give you a direct address, you can contact the person you're looking for and ask them directly. Try sites like Facebook, Reunion.com, Batchmates, Classmates.com, Pipl.com, and Linkedin.
- Many social networking websites require users to create an account and login first to view other members' information. Some sites like Facebook require a friend request to be accepted before you can view their personal information.
- Searching for someone on a social networking website can be considered cyberstalking. Cyberstalking is defined as using the internet or other electronic means for the purpose of harassing, threatening, monitoring or taking an unwelcome approach to another party. This includes email (email) and interactions via social media sites such as Facebook. In addition, paying attention to people secretly or gathering information about someone can also be called cyberstalking. Many cyberstalkers start out by tracking victims over the internet, usually via social networks. When you search for people through social networks, be careful not to cross the line.
Step 3. Use a lost friends locator site
Sites like Lostfriends.org were specifically created to help people find lost friends. You can write messages or browse the site to see if anyone is looking for you.
Step 4. Pay someone to help you
If this free method doesn't help, there are many sites that can provide you with a full report for a small fee. You might consider using People Finders.
Be careful when using this service. Most of these websites state that they access public records, but this kind of investigation of personal information can be considered a serious invasion of privacy
Method 2 of 2: Finding Addresses without Internet
Step 1. Use the phone book
Start a search by using the local phone book for names and addresses. Many people and businesses are registered with their own phone numbers and addresses. You can also call the number to confirm their address.
If you know where the person works, you can look up the address or phone number of their workplace. You may want to ask the people who work there for the address of the person you are looking for
Step 2. Use the alumni manual
Contact your school and/university to find the address you are looking for, or purchase a copy of the alumni manual.
- Many schools have online databases, message boards, social networking groups, and lists of e-mail addresses. You may be able to contact other friends using the methods above to find information about the person you are looking for.
- Most alumni associations have a president or representative who can be contacted for information. They may be able to provide the right information. If you were previously part of the same organization as the person you are looking for, you can contact the organization to ask if they have a list of addresses or email addresses.
Step 3. Ask around you
One of the easiest ways to find someone's address is to ask friends or family. Talk to people who may still live in the same hometown or are in contact with the person you are looking for. They may provide the person's address or phone number.
Warning
- If the person you are looking for doesn't know you, know that you came as a stranger.
- Be aware that if you intrude on someone's privacy by secretly finding out where they live while you are in contact and/or they have no intention of giving out their address or other personal information, you are not respecting them.
