>I just became aware of this.
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>Google has implemented a new feature wherein you can 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!
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>Note that you can have your phone number removed or blocked. Before forwarding this, I tested it by typing my telephone number into google.com. My phone number came up, and when I clicked on the MapQuest link, it actually mapped out where I live. Quite scary. Please look up your own number.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.
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>In order to test whether your phone number is mapped, go to:
Type your phone number in the search bar (i.e., 555-555-1212) and hit enter. If you want to B L O C K Google from divulging your private information, simply click on your telephone number and then click on the Removal Form. 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 share this information with your students, friends and family.
Terry,
It's not new and also not by just phone number. I can find a map with just a name too (luckily we're not that much developed to have ours there - strange here it requires special permission to get an address from a phone number but you can get address from name:)
Cetin
