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The bane of many a mailbox! Here are some tips to help you reduce the amount of junk mail you receive:
- Register with the Mail Preference Service (MPS): The MPS is a free service that helps reduce unwanted mail by removing your name and address from mailing lists. You can register online or by phone (0300 330 0001).
- Opt out of prescreened credit offers: The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) allows you to opt out of receiving prescreened credit offers for five years. You can do this online or by calling 1-888-5-OPT-OUT (1-888-567-8688).
- Use the Direct Marketing Association's (DMA) Mail Preference Service: The DMA is a trade association that represents the direct marketing industry. They offer a mail preference service that allows you to opt out of receiving mail from their member companies. You can register online or by phone (1-888-5-OPT-OUT).
- Contact individual companies: If you receive mail from a specific company, you can contact them directly to ask to be removed from their mailing list. Look for a contact email or phone number on the mail piece.
- Use a paperless billing service: Many companies offer paperless billing options, which can help reduce the amount of mail you receive.
- Use a junk mail filter: Some email providers, like Gmail, offer junk mail filters that can help reduce the amount of unwanted mail you receive.
- Recycle: If you do receive junk mail, make sure to recycle it. Many communities have special recycling programs for paper and cardboard.
- Consider using a mail-blocking service: Services like 41pounds.org and MailGuard offer to block junk mail from reaching your mailbox.
- Report junk mail to the Royal Mail: If you receive mail that is addressed to someone else or is clearly junk, you can report it to the Royal Mail.
- Consider using a virtual mailbox: Services like EarthClassMail and Virtual Mailbox offer to receive your mail and then scan and email it to you, reducing the amount of physical mail you receive.
Remember, it's always a good idea to review your mail regularly and take action if you receive unwanted mail.