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Residents Can Have Names Deleted From Direct Mailing Lists
POSTED: 5:37 p.m. EDT July 14, 2003
CLEVELAND -- Are you tired of having your mailbox and e-mail inbox crammed with junk mail?
On Your Side Troubleshooter Chris Caswell reported on ways to cut down on some -- but not all -- of the unwanted snail mail and junk e-mail that arrives daily.
To have your name deleted from direct mail lists, you can write a letter and send it to: Direct Marketing Association, Mail Preference Service, PO Box 643, Carmel, NY 10512.
To opt out of unsolicited commercial e-mails, fill out an online form at www.e-mps.org.
Also, the three major credit bureaus offer a toll-free number that allows people to opt out of receiving pre-approved credit offers by mail for up to two years.
Dial 1-800-5-OPT-OUT for more information.
You can also notify the three major credit bureaus that you do not want personal information shared for promotional purposes. Send a letter to each credit bureau:
Options
Equifax, Inc.
PO Box 740123
Atlanta, GA 30374-0123 Experian
Consumer Opt-Out
701 Experian Parkway
Allen, TX 75013 Trans Union LLC's
Name Removal Option
PO Box 97328
Jackson, MS 39288-7328 Call the credit-reporting agencies at the following numbers: Equifax at 1-800-685-1111, Experian at 1-800-333-4930 and Trans Union at 1-800-888-4213. You may also check out their Web sites. Click on experian.com, transunion.com and equifax.com. You may even be entitled to a free report.
On Your Side Troubleshooter Chris Caswell reported on ways to cut down on some -- but not all -- of the unwanted snail mail and junk e-mail that arrives daily.
To have your name deleted from direct mail lists, you can write a letter and send it to: Direct Marketing Association, Mail Preference Service, PO Box 643, Carmel, NY 10512.
To opt out of unsolicited commercial e-mails, fill out an online form at www.e-mps.org.
Also, the three major credit bureaus offer a toll-free number that allows people to opt out of receiving pre-approved credit offers by mail for up to two years.
Dial 1-800-5-OPT-OUT for more information.
You can also notify the three major credit bureaus that you do not want personal information shared for promotional purposes. Send a letter to each credit bureau:
OptionsEquifax, Inc.
PO Box 740123
Atlanta, GA 30374-0123 Experian
Consumer Opt-Out
701 Experian Parkway
Allen, TX 75013 Trans Union LLC's
Name Removal Option
PO Box 97328
Jackson, MS 39288-7328 Call the credit-reporting agencies at the following numbers: Equifax at 1-800-685-1111, Experian at 1-800-333-4930 and Trans Union at 1-800-888-4213. You may also check out their Web sites. Click on experian.com, transunion.com and equifax.com. You may even be entitled to a free report.
Previous Stories:
- February 20, 2003: Have You Ever Sold Junk Mail Coupons?
- March 15, 2002: You Can Get $500 For Receiving Unsolicited Fax
- December 17, 2002: Credit Reporting Errors Can Affect Consumers
- March 7, 2002: Credit Report Affects Auto Insurance Rates
- December 5, 2001: Tired Of Junk E-Mail? Get Rid Of It
- March 28, 2001: Credit Scoring Revealed To Help Consumers
- January 5, 2001: Check Your Credit At Least Once A Year
- March 15, 2000: Don't Get Spammed, Block Junk E-Mail
- December 10, 1999: Tired Of Junk Mail? Call Junk Busters
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