Telephone Number Search
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 brother's number
and it came up along with the mapquest and directions straight to& nbsp;h is house. you
can fill out the removal form for yourself, and I would encourage all of you to do the
same. Quite scary. If your number is already unlisted with the phone company, you should be alright. Mine didn't come up because my number is already unlisted.
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 B L O C K Google from divulging your
private information, simply click on yo ur 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
