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 MapQuest, you will get a map to the person's house. Everyone should be aware of this! It's a nationwide reverse telephone book.
2007-04-13 07:06:29 · 28 answers · asked by I am Sunshine 6 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
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 t ried 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. Quite scary.
Please look up your own number.
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 (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, but you may know someone who needs to know this.
Please share this information.
2007-04-13 07:09:52 · update #1
THIS IS NUTS! THANKS FOR THE HEADS UP!
2007-04-13 07:14:12 · answer #1 · answered by mrs.b 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I checked, but none of the numbers I typed in came up, unless they were listed on a web site. Is there something I'm not doing right? I just typed the number and hit enter.
Scary!
2007-04-13 07:55:13 · answer #2 · answered by Char 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can also do a reverse phone number with www.canada411.com I am sure that there is something similar in the states.
2007-04-13 07:10:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yikes
2007-04-13 07:10:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I only think that's if your number is listed to begin with. Mine did not come up cuz its an unlisted number.
2007-04-13 07:25:30 · answer #5 · answered by If your a bird, I'm a bird.. 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, I wasn't aware of this & I certainly see big problems with such a directory. Maybe it won't be allowed to last because that could be very dangerous.
2007-04-13 07:14:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Thank you for the PSA.
Thankfully, we're totally wireless. They don't come out on the free searches.
2007-04-13 07:27:59 · answer #7 · answered by Icewomanblockstheshot 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
uh it been around a for a long time...
I've used to find the directions to friends houses..
2007-04-13 07:12:09 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hey does it work for cell phone #s?
2007-04-13 07:10:09 · answer #9 · answered by stoutunicorn 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
after you type it in, there is a link that says "request to have your name removed from the list."
don't freak, just press it!
geez
2007-04-13 07:14:47 · answer #10 · answered by ♥sweet♥ 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Thank You Sunshine! I will check it out.
2007-04-13 08:01:00 · answer #11 · answered by kayboff 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋