COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Modern life is plagued by a never-ending onslaught of junk mail, delivered electronically or to physical addresses, wasting time, resources, and patience.
From relentless promotional emails to overflowing mailboxes stuffed with unwanted offers, it can feel overwhelming. However, there are ways to reduce marketing, offers, and general spam from cluttering a person's home or inbox, helping to reclaim control and minimize the daily deluge of unwanted messages.
Get less marketing mail
The Direct Marketing Association, or DMA, has a website where consumers can sign up for its do-not-mail service, which it calls DMAchoice. There is a fee, but the organization promises to reduce mail from companies searching for new customers.
Details:
• Online registration: $6 fee for a 10-year registration period. Credit cards and PayPal are accepted.
• Mail-in registration: $7 fee for a 10-year registration period. Accepts check or money order payable to ANA (no cash, certified, or registered mail accepted):DMAchoiceConsumer PreferencesP.O. Box 900Cos Cob, CT 06807
Opt out of credit card and insurance offers
The official Consumer Credit Reporting Industry website, OptOutPrecreen.com allows people to opt out of receiving “firm offers of credit or insurance” known as “preapproved offers.”
Details:
• Electronic Opt-Out for 5 years: If the Consumer Credit Reporting Company maintains a credit file for the individual and can locate their credit file, the person's name will not be eligible for inclusion on credit or insurance lists for five years.
• Permanent Opt-Out by Mail: If the Consumer Credit Reporting Company maintains and can locate a person's credit file, their name will no longer be eligible for inclusion on credit or insurance lists after they print and mail the Permanent Opt-Out Election form.
Stop telemarketing calls
The National Do Not Call Registry offers to end telemarketing calls. However, charities, political groups, debt collectors, and surveys are not part of the program, and it does not protect against scammers, whose calls are illegal. The Federal Trade Commission recommends call blocking and call labeling to avoid scam calls.
• Individuals can verify if a number is registered on the do not call registry and receive an email verification. A person can check up to three phone numbers.
• There is also an option to add unregistered numbers and receive an email link to complete the process. Three phone numbers can be added at the same time.
1008a_how_to_stop_unwanted_callsDownloadHow to report spam or scams
The Federal Trade Commission allows people to report “common problems” involving spam and other scams. The list includes, but is not limited to imposters, fake jobs or investments, online shopping tricks, phony sweepstakes, or other illegal activity. An online form guides consumers through the reporting process.
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