Be certain to read the entire article at either of the sites David provided.
It initially seems to indicate the info itself is a scam, but when you read
further you will find that a Debt Counseling company declared it a scam,
which is reported in the links as being incorrect.
Gilbert M. Hale
New Freedom Data Resources
Pittsford, NY
585-359-8085
gil AT gilhale DOT com
-----Original Message-----
From: profox-admin@leafe.com [mailto:profox-admin AT leafe DOT com]On Behalf Of
Crooks, David L.
Sent: Monday, March 31, 2003 3:18 PM
To: 'profox@leafe.com'
Subject: RE: [OT] Credit Bureau Information Release Opt Out Program -
Cred it bureaus allowed to release credit info 7/1/03
Always good to check with http://www.snopes.com.
http://www.snopes.com/inboxer/pending/credit.htm
-----Original Message-----
From: Gilbert M. Hale [mailto:mrgmhale AT rochester DOT rr.com]
Sent: Monday, March 31, 2003 3:11 PM
To: Profox@Leafe. Com
Subject: [OT] Credit Bureau Information Release Opt Out Program - Credit
bureaus allowed to release credit info 7/1/03
Greetings!
I received the following eMail from an associate, and thought it would be
irresponsible of me to not make it available to my fellow FoxHeads. So as
you wish with the information. I, for one, value my privacy and have
already followed the directions to opt out permanently. Be certain to
follow the directions carefully. At the end of the first person who wants
to opt out you will have the opportunity to select a 2nd family member to
select for the Opt Out choice. You must, however, have his/her SSAN (as
well as your own, of course.).
Perhaps with the power of wide scale distribution of this information we can
send a very clear message to the Credit Bureaus re: our feelings about
having our personal information made available in their market.
> 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 - Be sure to listen closely,
> the first option is only for a two-year period. Make sure you wait
> until they prompt for the third option, which opts you out forever.
> PASS THIS MESSAGE ON TO ALL IN YOUR ADDRESS BOOK AND
> YOUR PERSONAL FRIENDS
> CALL:1-888-567-8688
Regards,
Gil
Gilbert M. Hale
New Freedom Data Resources
Pittsford, NY
585-359-8085
gil AT gilhale DOT com
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