How Do You Remove A Name From Pre-Approved Credit Card & Junk Mail Lists?
It’s annoying to find your mailbox overflowing with credit card offers and other junk mail every day. It’s a waste of resources, and pre-approved credit card solicitations also can set you up for identity theft. There are a few ways to stop the onslaught and reduce the amount of trash going to landfills. Contact the Direct Marketing Association (DMA) by mail, or via its online form, and add your name to the Do Not Mail list (see Resources). While this will not put a complete stop to junk mail, it will cut down considerably on the amount. Vendors that belong to the DMA must honor your request and remove your contact information from their lists. Visit the Catalogchoice.org and Mailstopper.Tonic.com websites, and sign up for their opt-out service. Do this even if you’ve signed up with the Direct Marketing Association, because not all vendors are members of the DMA. Also contact marketing firms such Valpak, and ask to be removed from their mailing lists (see Resources). Call the toll-free
