{"id":114,"date":"2023-11-14T16:43:36","date_gmt":"2023-11-14T16:43:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/startersites.io\/blocksy\/daily-news\/?p=114"},"modified":"2026-06-06T21:16:47","modified_gmt":"2026-06-06T19:16:47","slug":"wie-ich-meine-ex-in-3-minuten-gefunden-habe-schritt-fuer-schritt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/youaretheinvestigator.com\/en\/wie-ich-meine-ex-in-3-minuten-gefunden-habe-schritt-fuer-schritt\/","title":{"rendered":"How I Found My Ex in 3 Minutes \u2013 Step by Step"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 id=\"wie-ich-meine-ex-in-3-minuten-gefunden-habe-schritt-fur-schritt\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How I Found My Ex in 3 Minutes \u2013 Step by Step<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>It was a typical Friday evening.<\/strong> Eight months after a breakup, I finally wanted to know: How is she really doing? Does she have someone new? Where does she live now?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead of scrolling through social media for hours, I... <strong>in under 3 minutes<\/strong> Found \u2014 using entirely legal, public information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this article, I&#039;ll show you the exact step-by-step process I used to achieve this. You can apply this method yourself (responsibly, of course).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"die-wahre-geschichte\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">The true story<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Her name was Lisa M\u00fcller (name changed). We were together for two and a half years, then she suddenly broke up with me. After the breakup, she blocked me everywhere. All I had was her old name, old email address, and I knew she was from Cologne.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I opened the laptop \u2014 and started the timer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Minute 1:<\/strong> Username search <strong>Minute 2:<\/strong> Photo search <strong>Minute 3:<\/strong> Confirmation of current address<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The result was shockingly accurate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"die-komplette-3-minuten-methode-2026\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Complete 3-Minute Method (2026)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"schritt-1-username-finden-30-45-sekunden\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 1: Find username (30\u201345 seconds)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to <strong>WhatsMyName.app<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter all known usernames (old Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat names)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I immediately found her new Instagram account under a slight variation of her name.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pro tip:<\/strong> Try also common variations: first name + last name, first name + year of birth, nickname, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"schritt-2-gesichtserkennung-pimeyes-40-sekunden\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 2: Facial recognition (PimEyes) \u2013 40 seconds<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Upload an old photo of her<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PimEyes displays all publicly available images on the internet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I found recent photos from 2025 and 2026 on a private party page and in a local Facebook event.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"schritt-3-verknupfung-der-daten-1-minute\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 3: Linking the data (1 minute)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>I accessed LinkedIn via the new Instagram account.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Her current company and city (D\u00fcsseldorf) were listed there.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>With <strong>Das \u00d6rtliche<\/strong> + full name + city I found the exact address<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Total time: 2 minutes 47 seconds.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"die-besten-tools-fur-diese-suche\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">The best tools for this search<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>WhatsMyName.app<\/strong> \u2014 Username search<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>PimEyes<\/strong> \u2014 Facial recognition<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Google Advanced Search<\/strong> with dorks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>LinkedIn + Xing<\/strong> \u2014 career changes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Local \/ 11880.com<\/strong> \u2014 Address search<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Truecaller<\/strong> \u2014 Phone number (if known)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Wayback Machine<\/strong> \u2014 old profiles<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"wichtige-techniken-die-den-unterschied-machen\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key techniques that make the difference<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Google Dorks<\/strong> Example: \u201eLisa M\u00fcller\u201c Cologne OR D\u00fcsseldorf site:instagram.com OR site:facebook.com<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cross-referencing<\/strong> \u2014 always check multiple sources<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Family members<\/strong> as an entry point (often less private)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Event photos<\/strong> and groups (local events)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"rechtliche-und-ethische-grenzen-sehr-wichtig\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Legal and ethical boundaries (very important!)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Germany the following applies:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Searching for public information is legal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stalking<\/strong> (\u00a7 238 StGB) is a criminal offense \u2014 also digitally.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you observe or contact the person against their will, you are committing a crime.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>My personal rule:<\/strong> I only sought the information for myself and then carried on. No contact, no &quot;monitoring&quot;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"faq-haufig-gestellte-fragen\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ \u2013 Frequently Asked Questions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Question:<\/strong> Is it legal to search for your ex like this? <br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> Simply searching, yes. As soon as you harass or stalk the person \u2014 no.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Question:<\/strong> Does this work for everyone? <br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> % results are very good in 80\u201390% of people under 45 years of age. Very private or older people are more difficult.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Question:<\/strong> What do I do if I can&#039;t find anything? <br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> Expand your search to include family members, former colleagues, or mutual friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Question:<\/strong> Which tool is the most powerful? <br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> The combination of WhatsMyName + PimEyes is unbeatable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Question:<\/strong> Should I really do that? <br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> Most of the time it&#039;s better to let go. Such searches can reopen old wounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"fazit\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In just 3 minutes I found out more about my ex than I would have learned by chance in 8 months. This shows how porous our digital privacy really is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The method works extremely well \u2014 but it should be used with common sense and responsibility. Don&#039;t use this knowledge to harm others, but to protect yourself (e.g., to screen new acquaintances).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Further links<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youaretheinvestigator.com\/en\/so-finden-sie-jeden-menschen-im-internet-in-unter-10-minuten\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"126\">How to find ANYONE on the internet <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youaretheinvestigator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Die-7-besten-kostenlosen-OSINT-Tools-2026.jpg\" data-type=\"attachment\" data-id=\"1105\">The 7 best free OSINT tools <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youaretheinvestigator.com\/en\/geheime-google-suchen-die-das-internet-nicht-zeigen-will\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"111\">Secret Google searches <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youaretheinvestigator.com\/en\/wie-sie-selbst-jemanden-professionell-ueberpruefen-ohne-teuren-detektiv\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"875\">How to professionally vet someone yourself<\/a> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The internet never forgets. If you know how to search, you can find almost anything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>You are the investigator.<\/strong> Use your power wisely.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wie ich meine Ex in 3 Minuten gefunden habe \u2013 Schritt f\u00fcr Schritt Es war ein typischer Freitagabend. Nach einer Trennung vor 8 Monaten wollte ich endlich wissen: Wie geht es ihr wirklich? Hat sie jemand Neues? Wo wohnt sie jetzt? Statt stundenlang durch Social Media zu scrollen, habe ich sie in unter 3 Minuten [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1110,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_gspb_post_css":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-114","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-digitale-ermittlungen"],"blocksy_meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/youaretheinvestigator.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/114","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/youaretheinvestigator.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/youaretheinvestigator.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/youaretheinvestigator.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/youaretheinvestigator.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=114"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/youaretheinvestigator.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/114\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1111,"href":"https:\/\/youaretheinvestigator.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/114\/revisions\/1111"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/youaretheinvestigator.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1110"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/youaretheinvestigator.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=114"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/youaretheinvestigator.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=114"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/youaretheinvestigator.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=114"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}