Just got this in email...sharing it for what it's worth

To end distribution of your Social Security number, etc. CALL:1-888-567-8688

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, and you can take care of anyone else in the household while making only one call, you'll just need to know their social security number. 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 who aren't even on a pc........

-- Anonymous, March 25, 2002

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Did you do it?

-- Anonymous, March 25, 2002

I just got back from a trip. This is about the first thing I've read.

I'M VERY SUSPICIOUS.

This may just be a scam to get your social security number.

-- Anonymous, March 25, 2002

To elaborate, the basis of a truly awful identity theft is the thief obtaining one's SS#. With that, the thief can find out a huge amount of other information about the victim.

-- Anonymous, March 25, 2002

Sorry, guys, I got this from a friend, only scimmed it..or I would NEVER have posted it..I was off line all afternoon, and now seeing this....No I did NOT call..and as I SLOWLY read it......I also think it is a scam to get our SS#.

I'll leave it so you know NOT to do this!!!! (and I have tried to delete it and I get all messed up in the back, so I left it up!..(I was afraid I'd delete the whole forum!!! hehehe

-- Anonymous, March 25, 2002