krzymomof4
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Thought you all might find this interesting.
This is hard to believe, but TRUE !!! So please read !!!!
Everyone should be aware of this!
Google.com 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.
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 address 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, alarming, and many!
In order to test whether your phone number is mapped, go to:
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 phonebook results link above your phone number and
scroll down. I removed my name, but it takes 48-hours.
NOTE: If you are unlisted in the phone book, you might not be in
there,
but it is a good idea just to check. Guarantee that your work phone
number is in there if you've given it out to anyone commercially. If
your home number does come up if you hit map, it will show you a
direct map to your house.
You might want to pass this on to friends and family
This is hard to believe, but TRUE !!! So please read !!!!
Everyone should be aware of this!
Google.com 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.
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 address 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, alarming, and many!
In order to test whether your phone number is mapped, go to:
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 phonebook results link above your phone number and
scroll down. I removed my name, but it takes 48-hours.
NOTE: If you are unlisted in the phone book, you might not be in
there,
but it is a good idea just to check. Guarantee that your work phone
number is in there if you've given it out to anyone commercially. If
your home number does come up if you hit map, it will show you a
direct map to your house.
You might want to pass this on to friends and family