Those with kids safety/privacy issues...

[FWmaker]

This was just sent to me via e-mail and I wanted to pass it along...

 

You may want to opt out of this feature if you have a

>listed phone 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 Map 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.

>

>Please look up your own number!!!!!!!

>

>In order to test whether your phone number is mapped, go to: Google (

><java script:ol('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).

>

>You may know someone who needs to know this -that would have little kids.

>

>Please share this information with friends and family.

 

1st I checked my number. My wife and I were both listed. I clicked and a map appeared to my house.

 

I followed the directtions and my number will be removed in 48 hours. (had to do it twice - for me and my wife)

[Chief Dick]

Thanks for the info.

[AtomicCEO]

My phone number just comes up with my business web page.