How Can I Run a Skip Trace to Find Someone?
- 1). Write down the things you know about the person you're looking for. His full name, nick names, last known address, a phone number, place of employment, places he likes to hang out and the names of any relatives. This will help you remember things as you're searching the Web and it is a good starting point down. Analyze the information you have so far.
- 2). Complete reverse look-ups of any numbers you have. This will provide you with the names, addresses, and/or businesses associated with the numbers. White Pages and Any Who provides reverse number searches online for free.
- 3). Call any numbers you have. Ask for him as if you know he may be there. Be professional and courteous. These calls may lead to current information of his whereabouts, another phone number or even family or friends who could provide you with more information.
- 4). Complete a voter registration search. This will give you a full name if you don't know it, date of birth, address information, and in some states, it will also contain a Social Security number and driver's license number. This information can help further narrow your search results. Voter registration searches can be accessed through pay-per-inquiry online information services or through each state's website. Please note, not all states have Internet access of this information.
- 5). Complete a credit check. This can provide you with his current place of employment, spouse's name, past and most recent addresses. Remember, even old information can be used because it connects to the new information you don't have yet.
- 6). Search social networking sites. These sites include Facebook, MySpace and Linked In. These sites could provide you with valuable information that could include his current location, name of friends and relatives you can further research into.