My surrogate sister V shared this with me. I phoned Friday, and I urge you to do the same, if you are so inclined.
Your Personal Credit Information goes public Starting July 1st, 2003, the four major credit bureaus in the US (Equifax, etc.) will be allowed to release credit info, mailing addresses, phone numbers, etc., to ANYONE who requests it. If you do not want to be included in this release of your personal information, you can call 1-888-567-8688.
Once the message starts you will want option #2 (even though option #1 refers to this email, push #2) 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. You should receive their paperwork, in the mail confirming the "opting out" in less than one week after making the call.
*Feel free to share this info with your friends and loved ones.*