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# 192.com

| **192.com**      | **Quick Overview**                                                                                                                                                          |
| ---------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| URL              | [192.com](http://192.com)                                                                                                                                                   |
| What it does     | Pulls together data from sources including the electoral roll, phone directories, Companies House records & property databases to help locate individuals/verify addresses. |
| How to use it    | Enter a name, location, or phone number in the search bar, then refine the results using filters like age, address history, or nearby residents.                            |
| Cost             | Partially free – some information free, full results require paid credits.                                                                                                  |
| Account required | Partially – an account is needed for full results or paid searches.                                                                                                         |
| Cookies          | Standard website cookies used for site functionality, analytics, and login sessions.                                                                                        |
| Ownership        | 192.com Ltd., a United Kingdom-based directory company founded in 1997 by Alistair Crawford.                                                                                |
| Use in Reporting | Can help verify identities, confirm addresses, or support background checks when researching people or businesses.                                                          |

### **What does 192.com do?**

192.com acts as a people-finding and address lookup tool for the UK. It allows users to look up individuals, addresses, businesses, and property information using publicly available data sources such as the electoral roll, phone directories, and company records.

The platform includes information such as:

* Names and addresses from the Open Electoral Register
* Historical address data
* Business listings and director records
* Phone directory listings
* Property price and ownership information

**The lowdown:** 192.com is essentially the online equivalent of a UK phone book combined with electoral roll data. However, because it relies heavily on the Open Electoral Register, it only includes people who have not opted out of having their details shared publicly.

### How to Use:

1. [**Go to the website**](https://www.192.com/) **and choose the type of search (People, Address, Business, etc. as in the dropdown option shown below).**

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2. **Enter a name, location, or postcode (as much information as you have).**<br>
3. **Browse the results and unlock additional details using credits if needed.**

### Cost:

* [ ] Paid
* [x] Partially Free
* [ ] Free

Freemium model (some information free, full results require paid credits).

## Data Processing

### Account required:

* [x] Yes
* [x] No

An account is needed for full results or paid searches but users can create a free account which allows a limited number of searches per day.

### Cookies:

192.com uses cookies for site functionality, login/session management, analytics and performance tracking.

### Use in Reporting

192.com can be useful for:

* Verifying where someone lives or has lived.
* Identifying individuals connected to an address.
* Cross-checking contact information.
* Finding links between people and businesses.
* Background research for journalism or investigations.

As an example, following the UK data-privacy investigation known as ‘Operation Motorman’, reporting revealed how journalists sometimes used databases and investigators to obtain personal information for stories. Some industry sources noted that reporters could often obtain publicly available contact information simply through directory services like 192.com or traditional directory enquiries.

<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th width="255.99993896484375"></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Capabilities</strong></td><td><strong>Limitations</strong></td></tr><tr><td>Finds UK residents using name and location.</td><td>Only includes people on the Open Electoral Register (individuals can opt out of appearing).</td></tr><tr><td>Identifies people living at a specific address.</td><td>Some records require paid credits.</td></tr><tr><td>Accesses electoral roll information.</td><td>Data may be outdated or incomplete.</td></tr><tr><td>Provides access to company directorships and business records.</td><td>Limited coverage outside the UK.</td></tr><tr><td>Finds historical address information.</td><td>Not all phone numbers or addresses are listed.</td></tr><tr><td>Locates contact numbers through directory listings.</td><td><br></td></tr><tr><td>Finds property sale information.</td><td><br></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Summary

192.com combines electoral roll data, phone directories, company records, and property information into a single searchable platform. While it can be very useful for investigations and background research, users should be aware that many results require payment and not all individuals will appear in the database.

### Ownership

Owned by 192.com Ltd, a private limited company founded in 1997 and based in London, by entrepreneur [Alastair Crawford](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alastaircrawford/?originalSubdomain=uk), who remains the majority shareholder.

### Ethical Considerations:

* Access and use publicly available information responsibly.
* Be mindful that some individuals intentionally opt out of public records for privacy or safety reasons.
* Always comply with relevant laws such as data protection and privacy regulations.

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### Related Tools:

* Companies House
* Electoral Roll searches
* Land Registry property search
* TruePeopleSearch (non-UK equivalent)

#### Sources:

<https://www.192.com/>

<https://github.com/paulpogoda/OSINT-Tools-UK>

<https://publicinsights.uk/blog/field-guide-to-investigating-with-the-electoral-roll>

<https://www.linkedin.com/in/alastaircrawford/?originalSubdomain=uk>

<https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2013/11/22/192-alastair-crawford_n_4324020.html>