SadieOkate3@aol.com wrote: > As it seems there are those on this list who seem to have a > broad base of 'know how' re a variety of areas, I would like to ask > if anyone has any suggestions on the following: > > I am trying to find my sister, who has been missing for some > years now. Her last communication to me (which supposedly had > contact info) was lost before I could open it. I have over the > years contacted a couple of companies that advertised that they > could find anyone..... for only $30.00? . Most recently I was given > three addresses in CA - but I think they simply gave me addresses > for which the first initial, last name matched. I cannot affort a > private detective. First, I would certainly write to those addresses. About fifteen years ago, my friend's mother contacted the Salvation Army to help her find her estranged sister. Call your local Salvation Army office. Ask the Social Security to forward a letter for you. A book, "YOU CAN FIND ANYBODY", by Joseph J. Culligan I have seen this book mentioned many times, but have never used it myself. What about old friends, neighbors, employers, other family members? If your sister simply moved away, and isn't working at not being found, you may have good luck with the anybirthday.com site. I wouldn't spend any money on any of the pay for information sites unless someone can recommend specific ones - you want to be sure you will get what you pay for. Good luck, Lisa llepore@juno.com