HOW TO REDUCE JUNK MAIL |
Get off national mailing lists
To get off mailing lists, click on the link below for free online registration, or complete the registration form, and mail it with $1.00 (check or money order only) to DMAchoice of Direct Marketing Association. They assist consumers to reduce the unsolicited national advertising mail received at home. While completing registration, provide all possible ways of spelling your name, as well as anyone else at your address who does not want to receive junk mail. If you receive mail sent to multiple addresses (such as a business address or vacation home), you can provide those additional addresses also. They will retain your information in their database for three years and will mail this information to business subscribers four times a year. |
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DMAchoice Direct Marketing Association P.O. Box 643 Carmel, NY 10512 (212) 768-7277 |
Notify data brokers
Another way of reducing junk mail is by contacting data brokers. Provide them with your name and address.
Data brokers are companies that specialize in collecting and selling mailing lists and other personal data. Here are major data brokers (click on the links below to opt out online): |
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Acxiom Corporation P.O. Box 2000 Conway, AR 72033-9928 (877) 774-2094 |
S&P Global 55 Water Street New York, NY 10041 (855) 529-1761 |
Epsilon P.O. Box 1478 Broomfield, CO 80036 (888) 780-3869 optout@epsilon.com |
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Experian Consumer Services 901 W Bond St Lincoln, NE 68521 (402) 458-5247 |
data axle 2930 Westlake Ave. N Seattle, WA 98109 (866) DATAXLE |
InfoGroup 1020 E 1st St Papillion, NE 68046 (402) 593-4500 contentfeedback@infogroup.com |
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Lexis/Nexis |
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Stop coupons and ads
Contact the company sending you these materials to stop. One such company is: |
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Consumer Assistance PO Box 249 Windsor , CT 06095 800-437-0479 |
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Stop directory deliveries
This nationwide opt-out website allows you to choose which phone books and directories are delivered to you: |
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www.YellowPagesOptOut.com |
Reduce credit offers
There are four credit bureaus which sell credit information to anyone who wants them.
If you don't want your information sold, you could call just one toll-free number: 888-5OPT OUT (888-567-8688), 24 hours a day, to opt out, or go to OptOutPrescreen.com.
Or write to each of the bureaus below (include your full name, current and previous address (if you have moved in the last 6 months), social security number, and date of birth): |
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Equifax Inc. Options P.O. Box 740123 Atlanta, GA 30374-0123 |
Experian Opt-Out P.O. Box 919 Allen, TX 75013-0919 |
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Trans Union Name Removal Option P.O. Box 505 Woodlyn, PA 19094 |
Innovis Consumer Assistance P.O. Box 495 Pittsburgh, PA 15230-0495 |
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Report faxes
Instead of replying to the unsolicited fax, forward it with your complaint (form) to the Attorney General or call (800) 952-5225. Attach the complaint form to the faxed ads, and mail them to the address on the form.
Complaints about unsolicited faxes may also be forwarded to: |
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Federal Communications Commission Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau Consumer Complaints 445 12th St, SW Washington, D.C. 20554 Phone: (888) 225-5322 Fax: (866) 418-0232 (Online form) |
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Other Resources |