I know that this may not be earth shaking, but I found the email below to be
both true and disturbing. Thought perhaps some of you might appreciate the
information.
> > THIS IS NOT A JOKE!!!
> >
> > Take a look at the note below - if you go to www.google.com and type in
> > your telephone number it will actually pull up directions to your house.
> >
> > There is a way to have your number removed. Please read below.
> >
> > Many people are unaware of this danger. I was, in fact!
> >
> > Go to www.google.com then type in your phone number (separated by
>hyphens,
> > including area code) and click on Google Search. If your phone number is
> > listed, it will show your name and address and give you two map options
> > Yahoo and MapQuest. See how accurate the map is to your home. VERY
> > SCARY!!!
> >
> > Any person wishing to discover the physical location of a phone number,
be
> > it a home or business address, could use this feature to locate a
>physical
> > street address, and receive directions on how to get there from anywhere
> > in the country. In the age of the internet communication we all know the
> > dangers of this - for adults and CHILDREN! People you do not even know
> > will not only have your name and phone number but they will also have
> > complete and accurate directions to your home.
> >
> > Google has made available an option that will allow anyone to REMOVE
their
> > telephone number from the database that is linked to the mapping
feature.
> >
> > You will first need to check if your number is listed in this manner by
> > attempting a search-entering your full telephone number separated by
>dashes
> > (e.g. 555-555-5555). If the number appears in the mapping database, an
>icon
> > resembling a telephone will appear next to the first or second entry on
>the
> > results page. Clicking on this icon will take you to a page containing a
> > description of the service, and a link to request your number be removed
> > from the database.
> >
> > So far unlisted numbers and cell phone numbers, do not show up.
> >
> > PLEASE, TAKE A MOMENT TO CHECK YOUR OWN PHONE NUMBERS & FORWARD THIS ON
> >
> > TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS- YOUR LOVED ONES WILL NOT MINDGETTING THIS
> >
> > EMAIL!
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