A rare post from Lance...This is an explanation on how to reduce unwanted mail as seen on the Today Show. It only took 10-15 minutes to do the whole thing and I was writing about it as I went so I could explain it to you. It should take 10 minutes tops for you and within 6-10 weeks your mail should be reduced by 70-80% if I remember correctly. It will save a tree, reduce waste and reduce the risk of stolen personal information.
Cheers, Lance
DMA (Direct Mail Association)
E-mail address opt-out - Does not apply to business addresses and you must reply to an e-mail they will send you or it doesn’t stick.
Mailing address opt-out - Lasts 5 years and you must do it for every new address. It also costs $1.
Pre-screened credit card offers opt-out - I opted out for 5 years. To opt out permanently, you have to print something and mail it in.
Really helpful overview
4 Credit Companies (Equifax, etc.)
Credit Reporting Companies Removal (firm offers of credit and insurance)- May be the same as the credit card removal above. Super creepy auto system but takes only 2 minutes. 1-888-5OPTOUT (1-888-567-8688)
ADVO - I opted out for 5 years.
Epsilon’s Abacus Cooperative Database - Send email to: optout@abacus-us.com
Text of e-mail: Please remove me from your list and do not sell my addresses (and then proceed with any applicable address).
5 comments:
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!!!! I feel like I have to waste so much time shredding all of this junk!!!! I am going to put my request in today!!!!!!!!!!!
We are getting more junk now then ever, so I'm excited that I can stop it soon. Thanks for the info.
Sorry, I screwed something up.
I was just saying that there is nothing more dissapointing than getting a bunch of junk mail. I'll try it all!!! Thanks!
What a very helpful post! That mail drives me crazy, and my husband thanks you too.
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