How do you block unwanted junk mail

The frustration of unwanted junk mail! Here are some ways to block or reduce the amount of junk mail you receive:

  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 eliminate all junk mail, but it can help reduce the amount.
  2. Opt-out online: Many companies allow you to opt-out of receiving mailings online. Look for a "remove" or "unsubscribe" link on the company's website or in their email newsletters.
  3. Contact the sender: If you receive junk mail from a specific company, contact them directly to request they remove your name from their mailing list. You can usually find a contact email or phone number on the mailing label.
  4. Use a mail-blocking service: Services like 41pounds.co.uk (UK) or Catalog Choice (US) allow you to opt-out of receiving mailings from specific companies or categories (e.g., credit offers, insurance, etc.).
  5. Use a postal service filter: Some postal services, like the US Postal Service, offer filters that can help reduce junk mail. For example, the USPS's "Opt-Out" program allows you to request that your name be removed from mailing lists.
  6. Use a junk mail filter: Companies like EarthClassMail (US) and MailGuard (UK) offer junk mail filtering services that can help reduce the amount of unwanted mail you receive.
  7. Update your online profiles: Ensure your online profiles (e.g., social media, online shopping accounts) are up-to-date and accurate. This can help prevent companies from sending you unwanted mail.
  8. Use a paperless billing service: Consider switching to paperless billing for your bills and statements. This can reduce the amount of mail you receive.
  9. Use a junk mail reduction app: Apps like Unroll.me (US) or Mailstrom (US) can help you unsubscribe from unwanted newsletters and promotional emails.
  10. Consider a junk mail blocking service: Services like Junk Mail Blocker (US) or MailBlocker (UK) can help block junk mail at the source by intercepting and destroying unwanted mail before it reaches your mailbox.

Remember, it may take some time and effort to completely eliminate junk mail, but these methods can help reduce the amount you receive.