Get rid of junk mail app
The frustration of junk mail! Here are some ways to get rid of junk mail:
1. Opt-out of prescreened credit offers:
- Visit the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) website at www.ftc.gov and click on "Debt & Credit" then "Prescreened Credit Offers."
- Fill out the form to opt-out of receiving prescreened credit offers for five years.
2. Register with the Direct Marketing Association (DMA) Mail Preference Service:
- Visit the DMA website at www.dmaconsumers.org and click on "Opt-Out" then "Mail Preference Service."
- Pay a small fee to register and receive a list of companies that will no longer send you mail.
3. Contact individual companies:
- Look for the company's contact information on the junk mail you receive.
- Write to them and ask to be removed from their mailing list.
4. Use online tools:
- 41pounds.org: A UK-based service that helps you stop junk mail and reduce paper waste.
- Junk Mail Organizer: A free app that helps you organize and manage your junk mail.
- Catalog Choice: A free service that allows you to opt-out of catalogs and other mailings.
5. Consider a junk mail filter:
- Junk Mail Filter: A free browser extension that helps block junk mail and unwanted emails.
- PaperKarma: A mobile app that helps you identify and report junk mail.
6. Complain to the USPS:
- If you're receiving excessive junk mail, you can file a complaint with the United States Postal Service (USPS) at www.usps.com.
Remember, it may take some time to see a reduction in junk mail, as companies may still have your information on file. However, by taking these steps, you can significantly reduce the amount of unwanted mail you receive.