Just a Heads up for those who dont know. I am sure there are plenty who know this info. But anyways............
This is valid information............. 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 Map at the end of your address, 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 my house.
I did fill out the removal for myself, and encourage all of you to do the same. Quite scary. Please look up your number. In order to test whether your phone number is mapped, go to :
Type your phone number in the search bar (IE 555-555-5555/your phone #) 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.
Check you own number and although this may not apply to you if you have unlisted number or cell phone as primary contact, you may know someone who needs to know this.
I've tried it and it works– REMOVE YOUR PHONE. I Did
Unknowngiver --- I am not sure if it works for other countries other than the US. But yes instead of the 555# you are to replace it with your own home phone number.
As said:this may not apply to you if you have unlisted number or cell phone as primary contact
I hope it will develop into a class action suit....imagine all the freaks, pervs sickos, stalker who can invade your privacy even easier now.....i don't even go to the thought in conjunction about this with google earth......i think enough is enough...
well there is always two sides of the coin to this. To benefit actual businesses vs personal home numbers. I can see a possible suit due to Google not making the public aware of this. Might or might not happen,.
At this time what it appears is that it lists businesses and home phone numbers that did not opt to be unlisted - which can be a lot of home numbers that can be viewed.
From what I am gathering it does Not cover
1. Outside the US (until other countries try, we wont know).
2. Cell/Mobile Phones
3. Unlisted numbers
It only covers or affects those who
1. Listed Home phone numbers
2. Businesses
3. The US(unless someone outside the US tests it)
Second if someone has young children and there are predators that may be a little tech savy would just need to click on the map. Some of the areas have the streetview enabled can get a 360 degree view of the area we live in. Not necessary in my eyes period. Can be used for thieves as well. I see no validation for the streetview enabled for listed residences. Only use I see for it is for businesses. Which where my children reside is not.
Nothing to get worked up about. Like VYFX and I have said, it's public information. Anyone that wants to harm you or your family won't be using google maps to do it anyways.
You quoted me and then didn't even respond to my post...
Second, some people know about this info some dont. For those who do and dont care can move on and not post in the thread. Those who care can remove their name from the listing
Thirdly, the world wide web wont visit my local town hall. One can always type in a random number for fun.
If it doesnt apply to you or you dont care, pass over the thread. Thats all.
Not defensive or worked up. Some people appear to want to know if they are listed and found out they are not due to being in contries where Google has not listed them as of yet. So I am not worked up, just merely providing information for those who were unaware. And passed along thats all. Purely stated. If it applied to you and your removed your listing awesome. And if you werent listed just as awesome as well.
There are even those who are having fun with the thread and making jokes. Which is great.
