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JUNK MAIL
If you don't want it and won't read it, junk mail really is wasteful.
Below are three simple strategies for keeping your mailbox junk-free.
Many direct marketing services share or sell their customer lists to different
companies.
To Reduce Junk Mail
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The Direct Marketing Association (DMA) is one of
the main United States organizations involved in compiling direct mailing
lists, and will remove your name from its members' mailing lists if requested.
Mail a written request including your name, complete home address and
signature to:
Mail Preference Service
The Direct Marketing Association
P. O. Box 9008
Farmingdale, NY 11735-9008
Tel: (212) 768-7277
Online: www.the-dma.org
It is important to check the labels on your mail to
include all variations of your name when requesting that it be removed
from marketing lists. Lists are updated quarterly so it may take
a while to notice a reduction in your volume of mail.
- Credit reporting agencies' file information are frequently
used as a basis for developing mail lists. Consumers can follow a simple
procedure to "opt out" of inclusion in mail lists. By calling a toll-free
number you may request to have your name removed from a list. The special
"opt out" numbers are:
Experian, Trans Union, and Equifax:
1-800-353-0809 or 1-888-567-8688
Your request is good for two years. Additionally, you may request
a form that will allow creditors and insurers to take your name off these
credit bureau lists permanently.
- Enclose a statement in return postage paid
envelopes to get off lists you are already on. If possible, put the
exact address label from this particular company on the back of the note
or write your name and address on the back.
Cut and send a note such as the sample
note the next time you:
Order merchandize through the mail
Fill out a warranty card
Complete a consumer survey
Join an organization
Subscribe to a magazine
Renew your credit card
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Enclose a statement in return postage paid envelopes
to get off lists you are already on. If possible, put the exact
address label from this particular company on the back of the note
or write your name and address on the back.
Print & Mail:
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Mail Preference Service
Direct Marketing Association
P.O. Box 9008
Farmingdale, NY 11735-9008
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| Direct Marketing Association,
Do not sell or rent my name and address.
Please remove my name from your mailing list.
In an effort to reduce the unnecessary
generation of waste paper, I am requesting that you not give my name
and address to mailing list companies. I do not wish to receive
unsolicited direct mail. Thank you for your cooperation.
Name:
Variations of Name:
Address:
City / State / Zip:
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