All good points, esp. on the security and safety issues.
I'm wondering if being on a "no-call" list blocks this? The "no-call list" numbers I entered don't show up, but ones I know aren't on a list do. I guess the lists are good for something :)
Kev
From: "Desert Eagle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Subject: [VFB] OT FYI Date: Mon, 17 Jan 2005 18:26:21 -0700
Hi All FYI - Google Phone Book Search
Google has implemented a new feature where 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. Read below for details. Think about it--if a child, single person, 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. This is not a hoax. 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 with dashes (i.e. 555-555-1212 dashes & not spaces: very important) and hit enter. This will divulge your name and address. You will see a link option to the right for Mapquest (click on it), which will use the address to provide map to your home or place of business.
If you want to BLOCK Google from divulging your private information, simply click on the telephone icon next to your phone number. 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. Please forward on to friends and family.
Or you can go to this link:
<http://www.google.com/help/pbremoval.html>http://www.google.com/help/pbremo val.html
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