Maintain your privacy: stop junk mail

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Hey everyone,

Some of you may consider this spam itself, for sure its off topic, but

I truly wish someone had told me all this soooner than now. Hope some

of you may appreciate it too, like a public service announcement.

I was wondering why I was getting all these updated privacy policies

in the mail in fine print. And since I must get 3-4 offers for credit

cards a week, am glad to know how to stop them. I verified all this,

this is not a chain letter.

A few minutes spent taking care of just the big 3 here, will save you

way more time from dealing with the junk and telemarketing calls. I

put some URLs for those who want to do more or check it out. The last

one tells how to stop just about everything.The four major credit

bureaus in the US. will beallowed, starting July 1, to release your

credit info,mailing addresses, phone numbers..... to practically

anyone whorequests it. If you would like to 'opt out' of this release

ofinfo, you can call 1-888-567-8688. It only takes a coupleof minutes

to do, and you can take care of anyone elsein the household while

making only one call, you'lljust need to know their social security

number. Be sureto listen closely, the first opt out is only for two

years,make sure you wait until they prompt you to press '3' onyour

keypad to opt out for good. One call works for all 4 companies!

OPT-OUT - 1-888-567-8688 Your credit reports are being screened

without your knowledge or permission. The purpose of this screening

is to market products and services to you through various mass

mailings (junk mail)! You have the right to prohibit information

contained in your credit report from being used in any transaction

that is not initiated by you. You can protect your privacy and stem

the flow of junk mail to your mailbox by opting out of these

screenings. Call the automated opt-out number for the major credit

reporting agencies (Experian, Equifax, Trans Union) 1-888-567-8688.

http://www.experian.com/consumer/help/glossary/l-q.html

Stop Junk Mail (4 million tons a year in USA)

Too much junk to deal with individually: Start by sending a postcard

or letter to DMA Mail Preference Service, PO Box 9008, Farmingdale NY

11735-9008. Include your complete name, address, zip code and a

request to "activate the preference service". For up to five years,

this will stop mail from all member organizations that you have not

specifically ordered products from. This option may stop catalogs and

promotions you would have liked to receive. Reduce telemarketing calls

in one easy step by sending a postcard to:

Telephone Preference ServiceDirect Marketing AssociationP.O. Box 9014Farmingdale, NY 11735-9014

Include your name, mailing address, and phone number. Each person in

the household must send his/her own request. Business names are not

removed. You must request removal every five years. Signature

required.

TIPS on HOW to STOP everything: a comprehensive list of addresses and

techniques for calls, mail, catalogues, email spam

http://www.obviously.com/junkmail/