Ever wonder what happened to your old school mates? Is there a member of your family that you lost touch with? What about that old flame? Well, we all do from time to time. So did the people who created the “Find People Instantly” website. As its name aptly puts it, it is an online resource that allows the visitor to come across old acquaintances. Two tools are recommended for such an endeavor; they are two people search services which go by the name of the Net Detective software, and the Government-Records searcher. Links to the corresponding web sites are provided. Free search services are also highlighted. There is information on how to conduct such a search, and some basic steps are explained, both when it comes to searching deceased and living family members. Moreover, this kind of service can also be used to unveil somebody’s past, and bring criminal records to the light, along with background information like hidden assets and court records.