How to Download Google+ Data

Step 1: Goto http://www.google.com/takeout

Step 2: Login and Verify Your Password

Step 3: Choose what data you want archived & click "Create Archive"

Step 4: Wait (Remember it takes time)

Step 5: When it states "complete", click on "Download"

Step 6: Verify Password Again

Step 7: Download File

Step 8: Open Zip File

Step 9: Open file folders and search information

SideNote: Some of the files are .JSON files and only can be read using certain programs

How to Download Facebook Data

Facebook does not always play nice.  This is true even when trying to gain access to their own client's information.  Most times, they refuse to cooperate with investigations or provide information.  So, how can you get access to data from a Facebook account?   Assume that the Facebook information is your clients.  If you have them access their page, you can gather their Facebook history, contacts, messages, etc.  

Step 1:  Goto www.facebook.com

Step 2: Click on the  symbol on the right side of the page

Step 3: Select Account Settings

Step 4: Under the General Section, click on "Download a copy"

Step 5: Click on "Start My Archive"

Step 6: Confirm by clicking "Start My Archive"

Step 7: Click "Confirm"

Step 8: Wait (Remember it takes awhile before the e-mail is sent)

Step 9: Retrieve e-mail with link

Step 10: Click link and reenter password

 Step 11: Click "Download Archive"

Step 12: Unzip the .ZIP File

Step 13: Search file folders and retrieve information