In this modern age of technology, where everything can be accessed by a good internet connection, a thorough browser, and great internet skills, tracking someone down can be very easy. That’s why the option of hiring a professional private eye sometimes loses its charm. If you can do it yourself, why spend your hard-earned bucks on paying someone to do it for you?

Of course, you have to remember that tracking someone down takes precious time. So if you have the time and the energy, then go and knock yourself out!

The first thing you have to do is to have a place where you will put all the information that you find out about the person you’re investigating on. It always helps to be organized.

Now that you have a file for your investigation, take out a piece of paper and write down everything you know about your “target.” His or her full name, address, email address, phone number, birthdate, license plates, and every tiny bit of information that you know about the person. Don’t forget to include his or her relatives, and the places he or she regularly visits. These are also important, and may help you with your investigation later on.

Afterwards, pick up the phone book or dial directory assistance. Look for all the persons with the same surname as your target. Write each of these names, even those who don’t have the same first name. They might be relatives, and could provide useful information.

Now comes the exciting part. After you’ve gathered a lot of phone numbers, it’s time to pick up the phone and call them up. But before you do that, make sure you already have a story to tell them. You can’t just call up and ask about a person without a “valid” or acceptable reason. For this part, you will have to lie and be creative about your story. Don’t create something too farfetched and outrageous. Just drop some vague details, and let the other person make the necessary connections.

As for your story, make sure that you don’t pass yourself off as someone of authority. There are laws against pretending to a police officer or other law enforcement official, as well as government officials or lawyers. These are occupations that are off-limits to your made up story. Why don’t you just say that you’re an old friend from high school?

Those are the basic tips for tracking someone down. Aside from the phone book and directory assistance, you also have the internet and the many, many friends sites out there at your disposal. Good luck with your investigation!

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