Post by sonyab1974 on Aug 13, 2007 14:00:46 GMT -4
Does anybody know about this? I didn't!!! I took my phone number off the list!
Body: 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 did fill out the removal form for myself,
>>> and encourage all of yo u 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. If you want to BLOCK Google from
>>> divulging your private information, simply click on your telephone
>>> number and then click on the Remval 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, b u t you
>>> may know someone who needs to know this.
>>> Please share this information with friends and family
Body: 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 did fill out the removal form for myself,
>>> and encourage all of yo u 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. If you want to BLOCK Google from
>>> divulging your private information, simply click on your telephone
>>> number and then click on the Remval 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, b u t you
>>> may know someone who needs to know this.
>>> Please share this information with friends and family
you aren't worried so does that mean you are not going to take yourself off the list? hehehehehe.