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<DIV><STRONG>This is very alarming to me. I tried it and, indeed, many friends' and neighbors' numbers "pop up" with a map to their house ......... Twyla</STRONG></DIV>
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<DIV>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! </DIV>
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<DIV>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. Quite scary. Please look up your own number. </DIV>
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<DIV>Read below for details. 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, and alarming. In order to test whether your phone number is mapped, go to: <A title=http://www.google.com/ href="http://www.google.com/" target=_blank><FONT color=#003399>http://www.google.com/</FONT></A> </DIV>
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<DIV>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 the telephone icon next to 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... </DIV>
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<DIV>Please forward on to friends and family<STRONG>.</STRONG></DIV></DIV><p>
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