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RU4Scuba
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I normally don't get worked up about this stuff but I Googled my phone number after I read this email and got my name, my wife's name, and a map to our house. Needless to say, I filled out the remove me form.
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
www.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 wheth er 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.
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...
Might want to pass this on to friends and family
02-22-2005, 07:15 PM
my entire collection was stolen.
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