Google Has Your Home Address
Well, it appears that technology is not always the greatest thing. 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 this Google feature 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.
Someone with caller ID can locate your residence immediately!
Please look up your own number. Read below for details. The
safety issues are obvious, and alarming. 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 PhoneBook Removal Form link. Removal 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.
If your number does come up and you hit map, it will show you a direct map to
your house…