best way to trace someone?

[SherEPunjab]

i need to find a guy that owes someone i know some money. i need his address, and his phone number.

what is the best way to locate him? i have his full name. i know what state he lives in. i know his approximate age, race, and what cars he drives. i just need to know his address and phone number. his DL number would be excellent too.

anyone used accurint or ussearch's paid services? before i plop down money i want to know if they are worth it.

thanks.

edit: and yes, i've tried ALL the free people engines.

 

[Xionide]

post the name. Seriously the troll hunters are pros at this. With over 100K nerds working on it we can find tha bastardo.

 

[fredtam]

US Search is good but expensive. I would recommend Locate America.

 

[TechnoKid]

officer.com?

 

[KeyserSoze]

Originally posted by: Xionide
post the name. Seriously the troll hunters are pros at this. With over 100K nerds working on it we can find tha bastardo.

I agree. You have a think tank of people here all with creative ways to find people. Heck, you could say he scammed you, and we'd be all over him




KeyserSoze

 

[SherEPunjab]

Originally posted by: KeyserSoze

Originally posted by: Xionide
post the name. Seriously the troll hunters are pros at this. With over 100K nerds working on it we can find tha bastardo.

I agree. You have a think tank of people here all with creative ways to find people. Heck, you could say he scammed you, and we'd be all over him




KeyserSoze

hehe. well, its complex. basically, i'm involved in a lawsuit because someone did work for me at a company (installed tiles), and they were a subcontractor. i paid the general contractor in full (and way above market rate mind you, i needed a good job done fast), and the general contractor apparently got greedy and didnt make final payment to the subcontractor - tile ppl. now the general contractor has declared bankruptcy, and owes them money. the tile people have filed a lawsuit against ME, because in our state, they CAN. so i need to find the general contractor now, because they don't care about finding him even though he is the one that really owes them money. they know where i am and know i have money and so are going after me cuz i'm easier to locate. my attorney suggested i hired a private investigator, but would prefer a cheaper method if possible. these guys are unlisted i believe.

 

[fredtam]

If its a GC try the BBB.

 

[SherEPunjab]

Originally posted by: fredtam
If its a GC try the BBB.

they've declared bankruptcy. who cares if i file a complaint with the bbb, when we can't even find them. the sheriff is already trying to locate them to serve them. there absconding.

 

[TechnoKid]

Originally posted by: SherEPunjab

Originally posted by: KeyserSoze

Originally posted by: Xionide
post the name. Seriously the troll hunters are pros at this. With over 100K nerds working on it we can find tha bastardo.

I agree. You have a think tank of people here all with creative ways to find people. Heck, you could say he scammed you, and we'd be all over him




KeyserSoze

hehe. well, its complex. basically, i'm involved in a lawsuit because someone did work for me at a company (installed tiles), and they were a subcontractor. i paid the general contractor in full (and way above market rate mind you, i needed a good job done fast), and the general contractor apparently got greedy and didnt make final payment to the subcontractor - tile ppl. now the general contractor has declared bankruptcy, and owes them money. the tile people have filed a lawsuit against ME, because in our state, they CAN. so i need to find the general contractor now, because they don't care about finding him even though he is the one that really owes them money. they know where i am and know i have money and so are going after me cuz i'm easier to locate. my attorney suggested i hired a private investigator, but would prefer a cheaper method if possible. these guys are unlisted i believe.

Did the Gen contractor have a license number? If so, contact your city's engineering or contractor's licensing department and get his info. Most states require a contractor to be licensed for work over $500. Also contact your state attorney general, they may be able to help.

 

[SherEPunjab]

Originally posted by: TechnoKid

Originally posted by: SherEPunjab

Originally posted by: KeyserSoze

Originally posted by: Xionide
post the name. Seriously the troll hunters are pros at this. With over 100K nerds working on it we can find tha bastardo.

I agree. You have a think tank of people here all with creative ways to find people. Heck, you could say he scammed you, and we'd be all over him




KeyserSoze

hehe. well, its complex. basically, i'm involved in a lawsuit because someone did work for me at a company (installed tiles), and they were a subcontractor. i paid the general contractor in full (and way above market rate mind you, i needed a good job done fast), and the general contractor apparently got greedy and didnt make final payment to the subcontractor - tile ppl. now the general contractor has declared bankruptcy, and owes them money. the tile people have filed a lawsuit against ME, because in our state, they CAN. so i need to find the general contractor now, because they don't care about finding him even though he is the one that really owes them money. they know where i am and know i have money and so are going after me cuz i'm easier to locate. my attorney suggested i hired a private investigator, but would prefer a cheaper method if possible. these guys are unlisted i believe.

Did the Gen contractor have a license number? If so, contact your city's engineering or contractor's licensing department and get his info. Most states require a contractor to be licensed for work over $500. Also contact your state attorney general, they may be able to help.

good idea, but crap, i never got their number. besides, they may have registered it at their office address. which is apparently now vacant.

 

[TechnoKid]

Originally posted by: SherEPunjab

Originally posted by: TechnoKid

Originally posted by: SherEPunjab

Originally posted by: KeyserSoze

Originally posted by: Xionide
post the name. Seriously the troll hunters are pros at this. With over 100K nerds working on it we can find tha bastardo.

I agree. You have a think tank of people here all with creative ways to find people. Heck, you could say he scammed you, and we'd be all over him




KeyserSoze

hehe. well, its complex. basically, i'm involved in a lawsuit because someone did work for me at a company (installed tiles), and they were a subcontractor. i paid the general contractor in full (and way above market rate mind you, i needed a good job done fast), and the general contractor apparently got greedy and didnt make final payment to the subcontractor - tile ppl. now the general contractor has declared bankruptcy, and owes them money. the tile people have filed a lawsuit against ME, because in our state, they CAN. so i need to find the general contractor now, because they don't care about finding him even though he is the one that really owes them money. they know where i am and know i have money and so are going after me cuz i'm easier to locate. my attorney suggested i hired a private investigator, but would prefer a cheaper method if possible. these guys are unlisted i believe.

Did the Gen contractor have a license number? If so, contact your city's engineering or contractor's licensing department and get his info. Most states require a contractor to be licensed for work over $500. Also contact your state attorney general, they may be able to help.

good idea, but crap, i never got their number. besides, they may have registered it at their office address. which is apparently now vacant.

If he advertised in the yellow pages or in newspapers, there should be his contractor's license # in the ad. Look back in the newspapers in local library if you don't happen to have a yellow book on you.

 

[fredtam]

Originally posted by: SherEPunjab

Originally posted by: fredtam
If its a GC try the BBB.

they've declared bankruptcy. who cares if i file a complaint with the bbb, when we can't even find them. the sheriff is already trying to locate them to serve them. there absconding.

I wasn't suggesting a complaint. You can usually find contact info there. I didn't know the office was vacant though. The best way I can see now is that the bankruptcy is public record (AFAIK) so go to the corthouse and get contact info from the trustee.

 

[compuwiz1]

If you have been declared a creditor in the guy's bankruptcy, there is nothing you can do. By law, he has an automatic stay. That means, you cannot collect from him, and then, only when the matter goes to court can you file a claim. Short of beating his ass, there is nothing you can do. (I don't think the law will condone kicking his ass) :Q