[IP] google helps burglers

[David Farber <dave@farber.net>]

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From: Ed Lazowska <lazowska@cs.washington.edu>
Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2005 20:28:19 -0800
To: Dave Farber <dave@farber.net>
Subject: In case you have not run this on IP yet

[multiple forwardings]

Google has implemented a new feature where 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.

What a great tool for burglars!!

Look up your own number:

1)  Go to: http://www.google.com/

2)  Type your phone number in the search bar (i.e. 555-555-1212) and hit
enter.

3)  If you want to BLOCK Google from divulging your private information,
go to the "results" and choose the "phone book removal form."

Google lists several other search engines that provide reverse phone
number searches. You have to block each one separately.

Removal takes 48-hours.

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