New Google Features

If you are gone from your home a lot either working or traveling, it is probably a good idea to take your phone off too.

Google had 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.

Please look up your own number.

In order to test whether your phone number is mapped, go to: google (www.google.com) type your phone number in the search bar (i.e. 555-555-1234) 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 your own number this may not apply to you if you have an unlisted number or cell phone as primary contact.

Please share this information with friends and family.