Finding Information about a Phone Number
It is possible to use free databases like Pagine Bianche and Pagine Gialle to discover the owner of an unknown landline number. These databases can collect a lot of information about phone numbers. Additionally, you should consider using the convenient online service TrueCaller.
Finding Someone on Facebook
To find someone on Facebook knowing only their name and city, follow these steps:
- Go to the main page of the social network.
- Click on the search bar at the top.
- On your computer keyboard, type "People named [name to search for] living in [city or region name]". For example, if you are searching for a person named "Salvatore Aranzulla" living in Sicily, you would type that.
- Press the "Enter" key.
Identifying a Person on Facebook by Name
You can find a person on Facebook knowing only their name by using the friend suggestions feature. Follow these steps:
- On the top right of the blue bar on the social network, click on the icon with two people.
- You may see a list of people you may know.
- The computer can do this.
Finding Someone on Instagram
To find someone on Instagram knowing only their name, simply type their full name or username followed by the words "Instagram" or "Instagram account". This way, even if you are not registered on this social network, you can find the profile of the person you are interested in.
Identifying the Name and Surname of a Mobile Number
To find a mobile number using the name and surname, you can do a search on the internet or call 1254. The website 1254.virgilio.it allows you to search for the desired number. You can include the name or surname of the person or company in the required data.
Identifying a Phone Number with Name and Surname
Sync.me is one of the best services to find the owner of a mobile number. It allows you to view mobile numbers and helps find numbers of known "spammers" and "harassers", as well as users who have spread them for various reasons, such as in public records or on social pages.
Finding a WhatsApp Number
An application called True Call allows you to find other WhatsApp users even if you don’t have their phone number. Simply enter the user’s name and surname in the app and the results will appear.
Finding a Person Seen Later
Use specialized websites for finding people. Additionally, you can search within these sites to see if someone is also looking for you. To increase your chances of success, try posting your messages on multiple sites. The most popular websites of this kind are Happn and Spotted.
Finding Someone Near You
The "Find Friends Nearby" page uses internet connection and GPS coordinates to find other people nearby. This new feature can only be used through the Android and iPhone app or the Facebook mobile website, and it is clearly aimed at facilitating meeting friends during a party or conference.
Pipl Search Engine
Pipl is a search engine that, as explained earlier, is able to "scan" the web to find information about other users, including the identity behind their email address. It requires payment, with subscriptions starting at $99 per month.