YOUR PHONE NUMBER ON GOOGLE


Google has implemented a 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 as well. 
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 th e 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 Phonebook Results link above your phone number and click  on the
Phone Book Removal Form.  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 pass this information on to friends and
family.


Hector Flores 
Teacher/Coach 
Silver Creek High School