Google Alert - IMPORTANT!

[jesusrocksmyworld]

My sis-in-law forwarded this e-mail to me, and I tried it with a few numbers.

Google has implemented a new feature wherein 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. Everyone should be aware of this! Note that you can have your phone number removed or blocked. Before forwarding this, I tested it by typing my telephone number in google.com. My phone number came up, and when I clicked on the MapQuest link, it actually mapped out where I live. Quite scary. Please look up your own number. 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. Mapquest will put a star on your house on your street. In order to test whether your phone number is mapped, go to: 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 the telephone icon next to your phone number and follow the prompts. 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.

 

[OracleX]

I have looked in to this and it doesn't work for me. But then again i can't get to google.com only google.ca

I can't find anything of the sort on google.ca

 

[ChristianMommy]

My MIL told us about this a couple of months ago. I checked and our number isn't there, but it is a little scary.

 

[CeCe]

It was disturbing at first. But upon checking it further I found that it only works if you are actually listed in the phonebook. If you're not, it won't work.

 

[IvoryRain]

It was disturbing at first. But upon checking it further I found that it only works if you are actually listed in the phonebook. If you're not, it won't work.

Yep.

Its reslly no different than a phone book - you reflected my thoughts exactly.

 

[49erfan]

Unfortunately there are a lot of "reverse" look-up features on the internet. Anyone can look up your number, learn who you are and where you live, then go to a map site.

 

[BeanMak]

I'm listed and it didn't work