Post by sandsman1 on Mar 2, 2005 9:06:17 GMT -5
i got this email this morning and i cant believe how easey it is to do this --i just took my name off the list
> Subject: A Warning - Please take heed
>
>
> I just tried this and it works. How scary is this for single women or
> abused women or children. Lord help us.
> Subject: Google Map - A Warning
>
>
> 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: 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
> hyperlink
> directly above your name by your phone number, and it will take you to
> a form to delete your number from the Google system. 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.
> I don't like forwarding emails that really have no value, but this one
> I thought was worth checking out....every word of it is true...down to
> the maps...you can pull up a map either with Map Quest or Yahoo.
> This is really scarry especially with all that is going on in the
> world today...
>
>
>
> Marge -
> Psalms 37:3-5 and Proverbs 3:5-9
> MAY CHRIST GIVE TO YOU
> AT THIS TIME AND ALWAYS
> HIS PEACE IN YOU SOUL
> HIS PRESENCE IN YOUR HEART
> HIS POWER IN YOUR LIFE
> Subject: A Warning - Please take heed
>
>
> I just tried this and it works. How scary is this for single women or
> abused women or children. Lord help us.
> Subject: Google Map - A Warning
>
>
> 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: 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
> hyperlink
> directly above your name by your phone number, and it will take you to
> a form to delete your number from the Google system. 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.
> I don't like forwarding emails that really have no value, but this one
> I thought was worth checking out....every word of it is true...down to
> the maps...you can pull up a map either with Map Quest or Yahoo.
> This is really scarry especially with all that is going on in the
> world today...
>
>
>
> Marge -
> Psalms 37:3-5 and Proverbs 3:5-9
> MAY CHRIST GIVE TO YOU
> AT THIS TIME AND ALWAYS
> HIS PEACE IN YOU SOUL
> HIS PRESENCE IN YOUR HEART
> HIS POWER IN YOUR LIFE
