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How do I find a friend I knew only during my childhood?

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If you remember her name, try social media. Use any other facts, such as places she has lived or schools attended, and try searching online. Or, hire a private detective, who generally has access to government records and can track people down.

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How can I find a friend's cell phone number when I only know his first name?

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Ask around to find out what his last name is. Speak to friends who knew him in the past for help, and perhaps use Facebook to help.

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How do I find an old friend I knew decades ago if I only know her maiden name?

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See if anyone with her last name still lives in the same area and call them to see if they are related and can help you get in touch with her. If she does not live there anymore, you may still be able to get in touch with her parents or siblings.

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I wrote a letter to my English friend in Sardinia, but it was returned "Not at this address." Why would that happen?

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Most likely they moved. Do you know anyone else who might be in touch with them, or perhaps where they worked? You could try addressing the letter to their place of business.

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How do I find an old friend when I have forgotten all of his personal information?

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Search for that name on social media such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc. You could even try Google.

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Can I find someone in Scotland when I am in England?

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The simple answer is yes. Most data that is available in England is also available in Scotland, as it is part of the UK. Sometimes you'll need to access a different website in order to view Scottish specific information but that's no big deal. ScotlandsPeople is a great website.

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How can a teenager find their friend from preschool?

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Your parents might know the names and phone numbers of your old friend's parents, or if they don't, they might know someone else who does.

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How can I find an old lover with just a name and a photo?

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Start with Facebook or other social media sites. Even if you can't find the person you're looking for, you may be able to locate someone who knew/knows that individual and get connected that way.

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How do I find a friend I lost touch with 10 years ago?

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You might first try looking him/her up on Facebook or some other form of social media -- that's often the easiest way to track someone down these days.

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I have this friend who left my school for high school. I don't see him in town and he doesn't have social media. What can I do?

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Try to contact his family and get his number. Make sure you are doing it only out of concern and for the friendship, and not in a creepy way. If not, find out which high school he goes to and contact him that way.

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My 90 year old friend who lives alone (no living relatives, never owned a mobile phone or computer), has unusually ceased to answer my letters and phone calls. How can I check on her wellbeing?

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If you know her address, you could call the police in her area and ask them to perform a wellness check.

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I think I spotted a lost friend I was searching for in a public place, but I never got the chance to say hi. What can I do?

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Write down their physical details, including their facial features, skin tone, body shape, and what clothes they were wearing. Ask people in the same area if they recognize someone with those features along with their name.

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