3mnkids1
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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
& nbsp;this!
As far as I can tell this only works on home phones and not cell phones.
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 my house. I did fill 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/ <http://www.google.com/> ) Type your phone number in the search bar
(i.e. 555-555-1212) and hit enter. If you want to B L O C K 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.
I tried this and I am supposed to have an unlisted number. It came up with my name, address and I clicked on map and sure enough it gave directions to my house. Not cool!!! I requested it be removed.
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
& nbsp;this!
As far as I can tell this only works on home phones and not cell phones.
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 my house. I did fill 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/ <http://www.google.com/> ) Type your phone number in the search bar
(i.e. 555-555-1212) and hit enter. If you want to B L O C K 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.
I tried this and I am supposed to have an unlisted number. It came up with my name, address and I clicked on map and sure enough it gave directions to my house. Not cool!!! I requested it be removed.