[SMCARA] Phone Number Privacy

[J D Delancy]

Ok, this is real.  Been to google and put in our phone number and got it 
back.  Google offers blocking, might be a good idea to use it


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 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. I tried  my 
number and it came up along with the mapquest and directions straight to our 
house. I did fill out the removal form for myself, and encourage all of you 
to do the
same. Quite scary.

Please look up your own number.

In order to test whether y our phone number is mapped, go to: google 
(http://www.google.com/) Type your phone  number in the search bar (i.e. 
555-555-1212) and hit enter. If you want to B L O C K 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 and although this may not apply to you if you have an 
unlisted number or cell phone as primary contact, but you may know someone 
who
needs to know this.

Please share this information with friends and family.