Phone Security

Normally I would not see this as a problem, but then thinking about it and uhm.....  Does not make one feel comfortable.  Keep your doors locked.  Now I know where you and you and you live.  

Subject: Phone Security

> 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 with street maps! 
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> If a child or an adult 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.
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> 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 our  house. I filled out the removal form for us, and encourage all of you  to do the same. Quite scary.
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> Please look up your own number.
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> Please share this information with friends and family

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