A NEW GOOGLE SERVICE ABOUT YOUR TELEPHONE NUMBER>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 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 BLOCK 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.
>
> Please share this information with friends and family.
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