Spurgal
02-02-2005, 10:37 PM
Google has implemented a new feature wherein you
can type someone's telephone number into the
search bar and hit enter and then you will be given a
map to their house. Everyone should be aware of
this! Note that you can have your phone number
removed or blocked.
Before forwarding this, I tested it by typing my
telephone number in google.com. My phone number
came up, and when I clicked on the MapQuest link,
it actually mapped out where I live. Quite scary.
Please look up your own number. Read below for
details. Think about it--if a child, ANYONE gives
out his/her phone number, someone can actually
now look it up to find out where he/she lives.
The safety issues are obvious, and alarming. In
order to test whether your phone number is
mapped, go to: http://www.google.com/
<http://www.google.com/>
Type your phone number in the search bar (i.e.
555-555-1212) and hit enter. If you want to BLOCK
Google from divulging your private information,
simply click on the telephone icon next to your
phone number. Removal takes 48-hours.
If you are unlisted in the phone book, you might
not be in there, but it is a good idea just to
check. If your number does come up if you hit map,
it will show you a direct map to your house...
Please forward on to friends and family.
can type someone's telephone number into the
search bar and hit enter and then you will be given a
map to their house. Everyone should be aware of
this! Note that you can have your phone number
removed or blocked.
Before forwarding this, I tested it by typing my
telephone number in google.com. My phone number
came up, and when I clicked on the MapQuest link,
it actually mapped out where I live. Quite scary.
Please look up your own number. Read below for
details. Think about it--if a child, ANYONE gives
out his/her phone number, someone can actually
now look it up to find out where he/she lives.
The safety issues are obvious, and alarming. In
order to test whether your phone number is
mapped, go to: http://www.google.com/
<http://www.google.com/>
Type your phone number in the search bar (i.e.
555-555-1212) and hit enter. If you want to BLOCK
Google from divulging your private information,
simply click on the telephone icon next to your
phone number. Removal takes 48-hours.
If you are unlisted in the phone book, you might
not be in there, but it is a good idea just to
check. If your number does come up if you hit map,
it will show you a direct map to your house...
Please forward on to friends and family.