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11. April 2005 @ 06:05 |
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Hi all,
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 writing this, I tested it 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. This is quite scary.
Please look up your own number. Read below for details. Think about it - if a child, gives out his/her phone number to someone they can actually now look it up to find out where he/she lives. 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 your phone number. 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... Please forward on to friends and family.
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11. April 2005 @ 06:28 |
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I live in the Netherlands, and that phone search didn't work at google.com nore did google.nl
so i guess this is a US problem !
by the way bbmayo,do you love mayonaise with your fries or somthin'??
Or are ya Italian ?
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11. April 2005 @ 07:54 |
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bbmayo, thanks for the info. I tried my number and it did not come up, but a friends did and I am sure that they do not want this information out there for all to see. I have forwarded this on to others so they can also check. Again, thanks.
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ddp
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11. April 2005 @ 11:12 |
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tried both .com & .ca of google & nothing showed
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11. April 2005 @ 11:35 |
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You are lucky then.. I put my number in there and couldn't believe it. I also dod a few friends and 2 showed up but the other one didnt, but his number isn't listed so I think that has something to do with it..
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11. April 2005 @ 11:45 |
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i live in canada so might be different here. send google an email about safty concerns about kids
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11. April 2005 @ 12:02 |
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send google an email about safty concerns about kids
I did and will let everyone know of their response....
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11. April 2005 @ 13:14 |
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Yeah I already did that too. I was just trying to get the word out.
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11. April 2005 @ 13:27 |
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I am not %100 sure but I think it may have something to do with if you have ever registered your details with a website and untick/tick the boxes to allow them to share you information with third parties.
Again I do not know whether that is true, but if it isn't that is REALLY bad and I think something needs to be done about that because that can have serious consequences.
I know that (here in the UK, and on ebay), companies get hold of the phone books here and put that database onto cd's etc and then sell them to marketing companies, therefore selling them your phone numbers etc.
It is funny because we live in a world where security is becoming a major issue regarding personal information, and the word annonymous is becoming an obsolete term..................
Very disconcerting indeed.............
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11. April 2005 @ 13:31 |
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LMAO......I just put my number and it came up with 4 names in my local area, all were women and they were all judges for a dogs association............................
It seems I live several lives.................wearing skirts, high heels and wigs.........LOL
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ddp
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11. April 2005 @ 13:43 |
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in drag are you & what does the other half has to say about this???
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11. April 2005 @ 14:08 |
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i think this might be getting blown out of preportion,if you have your name in the phone book anyone can find out your address also maps are avalible in any local shop so it wouldnt be that hard to find your house from knowing your phonenumber.This really inst anything that major just using technology to do someone that could be done before a little quicker.
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11. April 2005 @ 14:13 |
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Yeah but someone in Dtroit for instance doesn't have access to a Savannah, GA phone book... Do you see where this is going? With all the Arse Holes out there preying on children this just makes it that much easier for them. I authorized my phone number to be in the local phone book not available to the whole friken world. You think they should have to get your permission for this.
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11. April 2005 @ 14:36 |
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I agree with you 110%, bbmayo. But it's nothing new really. All you have to do is go to http://anywho.com/ and do a reverse lookup. It's just the age we live in.
All's i know is when my daughter gets old enough to start getting online, she is gonna be so monitered it's not gonna be funny. I'm a grown man and i've met some true blue weirdos online that freaked ME out.
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11. April 2005 @ 17:16 |
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oh great if the wierdos know my number they know my address fucking great.
I find suicide interesting because its the conscius desision to no longer exist
george carlin.
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11. April 2005 @ 17:20 |
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clouser, try it on yourself to see if your number comes up. presently it appears to be in the states & no other country!!!
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11. April 2005 @ 17:29 |
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tryed befor i posted it gave directions to my house
I find suicide interesting because its the conscius desision to no longer exist
george carlin.
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11. April 2005 @ 17:34 |
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know anybody outside of the country to try it on???
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clouser
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11. April 2005 @ 17:36 |
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no one personaly just you guys. hey ddp does it go for canada?
I find suicide interesting because its the conscius desision to no longer exist
george carlin.
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ddp
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11. April 2005 @ 17:46 |
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nope!!!
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11. April 2005 @ 18:05 |
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I just tried my number and it doesnt work. I live in the states and my number is listed. I also tried a couple of friends and they didnt work.
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clouser
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11. April 2005 @ 18:19 |
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try it with out the dashes between the numbers just spaces.
I find suicide interesting because its the conscius desision to no longer exist
george carlin.
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11. April 2005 @ 18:54 |
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I tried it, and it worked. I live in the U.S.
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12. April 2005 @ 04:11 |
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I have been trying it on everyone I know and it seems that about 80% of them work. I did try a few friends and relatives in Germany and they seemed to be safe for now. It seems to only be in the USA. I wouldn't doubt it will be working in other countries soon though as they just started doing it in the USA so it is probablly only a matter of time I would keep checking if I where you guys/gals just to be sure :-)
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12. April 2005 @ 09:41 |
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My uncles details are there, but no link to any maps etc, and I do know he registers his details everywhere...............and he loves being spammed.......LOL
...............PIO is no go, DMA all the way...............
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