[f-AA] ### Of interest

[Ian Harvie]

Doesn't work in Australia! <www.google.com.au> Tried the country code as 
well, no joy.

Ian

Tom Holmes wrote:
>  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. 
>  >
>  > 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.
>  >
>  > 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 did fill out the removal form for myself, and encourage
> all
>  > of you to do the same. Quite scary.
>  >
>  > Please look up your own number.
>  >
>  > In order to test whether your phone number is mapped, go to:
>  > www.google.com <http://www.google.com/> <http://www.google.com/>
>  >
>  >
>  > 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.
>  >
>  > 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.
> Tom
> 
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