Friends:
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 an 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
number and it came up along with the mapquest and directions straight
to
my house. I filled out the removal form for myself and it worked. I
encourage all of you to do the same. Quite scary.
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 and click on “Google Search”.
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, but you may know
someone who needs to know this.
Come Unite TOGETHER in “COMMUNITY”!
Miss Lori
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