Assuming of course that your phone number is listed anyway. It doesn't give
it if your line is private and not in the phone book anyway. This isn't a
new thing anyway. You can do a reverse look up on a phone number and get the
full address and sorts of information. I found out from the internet on how
many homes my neighbor has owned and his age. But this was because his phone
number is listed. It didn't give me any information on us because our number
is not listed.
--
Sue (mom to three girls)

"dragon" wrote in message
oups.com...
Google.com has implemented a new feature wherein you can type
someone's telephone # into the search bar and hit enter and you will
be given a map to their house. You can however have your # removed
or blocked. I tested this and sure enough my address came up, and
when I clicked on the mapquest link, a map came up with a star on my
house. Unbelievable. Think about it, if a child or anyone gives out
their # someone can find out exactly where they live. The safety
issues are obvious and alarming.

To test this go to www.google.com and type your # in the search bar
and hit enter. If you want to block google from giving out your
private info, simply click on phonebook results above your # and
scroll down. I removed my name, but it takes about 48 hours. If your
# is unlisted you might not be in there but it would be a good idea
to check. You might want to pass this info on to friends & family.

dragon