PJumper
New Member
All,
This information is true, I tried it myself. Like the MSgt who sent this, this is something we have to be aware of considering the number of child molesters nowadays. If this is not your concern, just hit the delete button.
R/,
Toots Tunaya
-----Original Message-----
From: Holbrook Matthew MSgt ACCRSS/CCF
Sent: Thursday, February 10, 2005 8:30 AM
To: ACCRSS All Personnel; Langley First Sergeants
Cc: Meis Michael E Col ACCRSS/CC
Subject: Security
Good Security Information to share.
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!
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 MapQuest link, it actually mapped out where I live. Quite scary. Please look up your own number.
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: http://www.google.com/ 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 or phonebook results. 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... Please forward on to friends and family
This information is true, I tried it myself. Like the MSgt who sent this, this is something we have to be aware of considering the number of child molesters nowadays. If this is not your concern, just hit the delete button.
R/,
Toots Tunaya
-----Original Message-----
From: Holbrook Matthew MSgt ACCRSS/CCF
Sent: Thursday, February 10, 2005 8:30 AM
To: ACCRSS All Personnel; Langley First Sergeants
Cc: Meis Michael E Col ACCRSS/CC
Subject: Security
Good Security Information to share.
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!
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 MapQuest link, it actually mapped out where I live. Quite scary. Please look up your own number.
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: http://www.google.com/ 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 or phonebook results. 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... Please forward on to friends and family
