How can I stop the “pre-approved” credit applications from arriving in the mail every day?
A 1996 amendment to the Fair Credit Reporting Act required that the credit bureaus provide an opt-out opportunity for consumers who do not want their names and addresses sold to credit grantors for solicitations. Consumers can take advantage of the right opt-out by calling 1-888-567-8688. By opting out you will no longer receive pre-approved credit offers. (Source: The Credit Road Map by Patrick Ritchie.
