Google Now Has PHONE Search. (NOT GOOD)

this is really true..I tried it..since my phone number is unlisted ..private..it does not show mine..but I tried my mom's number and it showed a map to her house.

please do the block thing for your safety and the children.

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. 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 Map Quest link, it actually mapped out where I live.


Look up your own number. Think about it--if a child, 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.


In order to test whether your phone number is mapped, go to: http://www.google.com/ Type your phone number in the search bar and hit enter.
The button for this is RIGHT ON THE MAIN PAGE BEFORE THE SEARCH BUTTON!!!!


If you want to BLOCK Google from divulging your private information here is the link to the form http://www.google.com/help/pbremoval.html Google PhoneBook Name Removal
Or if your # shows up you can do a removal on that page towards the bottom of page.


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 if you hit map, it will show you a direct map to your house.

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