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Google has implemented a new feature which enables you to type a telephone
number into the search bar and hit enter and you will be given the person's
name and address. If you then hit MapQuest, you will get a map to the
person's house.
Everyone should be aware of this! It's a nationwide reverse telephone book.
If a child gives out his/her phone number, someone can now look it up to
find out where he/she lives. The safety issues are obvious, and alarming.
Note that you can have your phone number removed or blocked. I tried my
number and it came up along with the mapquest and directions straight to our
house.
I filled out the removal form for myself, and encourage all of you to do the
same. Quite scary. Please look up your own number.
In order to test whether your phone number is mapped, go to: Google
(
http://www.google.com/) Type your phone number in the search bar (i.e.
555-555-1212) and hit enter.
In order to BLOCK Google from divulging your private information, simply
click on your telephone number and then click on the Removal Form. Removal
takes 48-hours.
Check your own number and although this may not apply to you if you have an
unlisted number or cell phone as primary contact, but you may know someone
who needs to know this.
Please share this information with friends and family.
and forum friends...which i am doing now