Google your number

[Stephen Schroder]

Hey, guys,
> >
> > Typing in your phone number in Google results in your
> > address and a map to your place popping up. If this is
> > a problem, see below.
> >
> > Howdy all,
> > I just found out about this, and it's true.  I
> > encourage everyone to go to
> > Google and type in your phone number.  It's pretty
> > scary.
> >
> > Google has implemented a new feature on their website
> > where you can
> > type someone's telephone number into the search bar,
> > hit enter and you are
> > given a link to a map to their house. The safety
> > issues are obvious and
> > alarming.
> >
> > In order to test if your phone number, including cell
> > phone numbers
> > has a map attached to it, go to www. google. com and
> > type your phone number
> > in the search bar, with dashes (xxx-xxx-xxxx) and hit
> > enter. Your name
> > and address is displayed along with other links! Maps
> > and MapQuest that
> > give directions to that address. MapQuest will put a
> > star on your house.!
> >
> > If your phone number is not publicly listed, your
> > address should not appear.
> >
> > If you want to LOCK Google from divulging your private
> > information,
> > simply click on the telephone icon next to your phone
> > number. At the bottom
> > of the section on "PhoneBook" you will see a link
> > where you are allowed to
> > REMOVE
> > yourself. Please forward this to friends, colleagues
> > and family and
> > ask that it be put in your school's announcements.

Steve

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