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. Note below 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 <http://www.google.com> . My phone number came up and when I
clicked on the MapQuest
link, it actually mapped out where I live - right to my house. 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
when you hit map, it will show you a direct map to your house...
