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In Brief

Prank calls from Google Maps

Click To Call-1 Ooh, a cool new feature just put live on Google Maps: crank call ex-lovers and business rivals. Here's a quick how-to:

1. go to http://maps.google.com
2. search for, say, "sex addicts"
3. choose a listing
4. hit the call button
5. when prompted for a number, enter the hated one's digits
6. perfect evil snicker

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12:08 AM on Thu Nov 16 2006
By Nick Denton
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momo at 06:08 AM on 11/16/06
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Or perhaps with a little zabasearch action have people with names matching corporate leaders connected to their companies. For example, having Nick Denton of Crossville, Alabama connected to Gawker Media HQ. Fun ensues ...
BrianVan at 06:10 AM on 11/16/06
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How many prank calls did you set up for Calacanis with this feature?
ResearchZilla at 09:30 AM on 11/16/06
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hmm, nothing in the help section about this: yes, when elgoog calls you back you will see the number of the business that you are calling on your caller ID (to enable quick saving etc) - BUT since the call is multidirectional via elgoog's servers, will they also see your number? any tips of using call block with this? maybe a case for using jangl.com?
Haochi at 04:51 AM on 11/17/06
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"What if someone enters my phone number instead of theirs as a prank call?"

"Google takes fraud and spamming very seriously. We use technical methods to prevent future prank calls from the same user within a reasonable period of time. You won't be charged for any such calls. Please contact adwords-support[*at*]google.com if you believe someone is entering your phone number without your permission or knowledge."

Straight from: http://google.com/help/faq_clicktocall.html
romszone_com at 03:34 PM on 11/22/06
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How about having a John Smith Call another John Smith... or have a Christen church call a Satanic church...