This is a hoax. See http://hoaxbusters.ciac.org/HBUrbanMyths.shtml#optout
----- 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 3:45 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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