How do i stop something from going to junk mail

The eternal struggle against junk mail! Here are some steps to help you reduce or stop unwanted mail from reaching your mailbox:

  1. National Do Not Mail List: Register your name and address on the National Do Not Mail List, a free service provided by the Direct Marketing Association (DMA). This won't guarantee 100% success, but it can help reduce unwanted mail.
  2. Opt-out online: Many companies offer online opt-out options for their mailing lists. Look for a "Privacy" or "Unsubscribe" link on the company's website or email. Follow the instructions to remove your name from their mailing list.
  3. Contact the sender: If you receive mail from a specific company or organization, you can contact them directly to request they remove your name from their mailing list. Be prepared to provide your name and address to verify your request.
  4. Use the USPS "Do Not Forward" service: If you're moving or don't want to receive mail at your current address, you can use the USPS "Do Not Forward" service. This will prevent mail from being forwarded to your new address.
  5. Use a mail-blocking service: Services like 41pounds.co.uk (UK) or Catalog Choice (US) allow you to opt-out of specific catalogs, magazines, and other mailings. They'll work with the senders to remove your name from their mailing lists.
  6. Check your credit report: Your credit report may contain information that's being used to target you with junk mail. Check your report regularly and dispute any errors or inaccuracies.
  7. Use a paperless billing service: Consider switching to paperless billing for your bills and statements. This can help reduce the amount of mail you receive.
  8. Use a mail filter: Some email clients and apps, like Sanebox or Unroll.me, offer mail filtering services that can help reduce unwanted mail.
  9. Report junk mail to the USPS: If you receive mail that's clearly junk or spam, you can report it to the USPS. This can help them track and reduce the amount of junk mail in circulation.
  10. Consider a mail-blocking device: Devices like the MailBlocker or the Junk Mail Blocker can help filter out unwanted mail at your mailbox.

Remember, it may take some time and effort to completely eliminate junk mail, but by following these steps, you can reduce the amount of unwanted mail you receive.