Urban Legends is always a great place to check FIRST:
http://www.snopes.com/inboxer/pending/credit.htm
Tony McNulty
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dan Eiland" <deiland1@elp.rr.com>
To: "Tiger List" <tigers@autox.team.net>; "Jensen List"
<jensen-cars@british-steel.org>; "Alpine List" <alpines@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2003 6:45 PM
Subject: Non-Auto but important to most of us
I received the following message and it seems to be legitimate. You may want
to call the number and opt out.
Subject: Major Credit Bureaus
> Just wanted to let everyone know who hasn't already heard, the four major
> credit bureaus in the US will be allowed, starting July 1, to release your
> credit info, mailing addresses, phone numbers, etc., to anyone who
> requests it. If you would like to 'opt out' of this release of your info,
> you can call 1-888-567-8688.
>
> It only takes a couple of minutes to do.
>
> Once the message starts you'll choose option #2 (even though option #1
> refers to this E-mail) and then option #3 - (it is a long wait before you
> get to option #3.... I think they're trying to get you to give up) - Be
sure
>
> to listen closely, the first option is only for a two-year period. Make
> sure you wait until they prompt for the option #3, which opts you out
> forever.
>
>
> PASS THIS MESSAGE ON TO ALL IN YOUR ADDRESS BOOK AND YOUR PERSONAL
> FRIENDS... CALL: 1-888-567-8688
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