How do I track someone down?

Hey everyone, I’ve run into a bit of a weird dilemma here

So, my mom basically cornered me with a favor. She wants me to track down an old school friend she lost touch with years ago. Since I’m always bragging about how you can find absolutely anyone on the internet if you try hard enough... well, she’s officially put me on the job. I’ve been scouring every corner of the web, digging through databases and social media, but I’ve hit a total dead end. If anyone has some clever tips or a better way to hunt down someone from the past, I would seriously appreciate the help🙂

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jadewalker47 said:Meta

I've actually already given that a shot, but you have to keep in mind she was born back in 1960—people from that generation aren't exactly spending their afternoons scrolling through Meta.🙂

Just call up the office and ask for the number under her name.
If she isn't married—which, let's be real, is a toss-up—the number's probably listed under her ex's or her husband's name, and she’s likely using his last name now. If you play your cards right, you might end up pulling up a few extra numbers for people with the same surname.

You can pretty much hunt down any phone number online if you're determined enough. Just check out the AT&T directory

If only it were actually that easy ............they used to live out in the suburbs, but once the conflict broke out, they just vanished without a trace🙂
Honestly, I feel like some sort of amateur private investigator digging through all this, but thanks for the tips