Credit Info Opt-Out Email

I recently received the message below from my CPA. While this is NOT A SCAM, the phone number listed below does have a very limited use. The link above takes you to a web page that explains the confusing situation. As with all email notices like this, check them out before you reply. This email could have been a scam to harvest Social Security numbers from unsuspecting people.

Here is a quick bit of info from the web site...

"It's important to note that this toll-free number has a limited purpose,. It is simply to enable consumers to opt-out of receiving pre-approved offers of credit. Nothing more."

The original email...

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
..... to anyone who requests it.

If you would like to 'opt out' of this release of 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 opt out is only for two years, make sure
you wait until they prompt you to press '3' on your keypad to opt out for
good.

Even more information is available from this Google Search.