How stop junk mail

The never-ending battle against junk mail! Here are some effective ways to reduce or stop receiving junk mail:

  1. National Do Not Mail List: Register your name and address on the National Do Not Mail List (DNML) website. This list is shared with mailers, and they are supposed to remove your name from their mailing lists.
  2. Opt-out online: Many companies offer online opt-out options. Look for "opt-out" or "unsubscribe" links on junk mail you receive, or visit the company's website and search for "opt-out" or "unsubscribe."
  3. Contact the Direct Marketing Association (DMA): The DMA is a trade association that represents the direct marketing industry. You can contact them to request that your name be removed from their member companies' mailing lists.
  4. Remove your name from public records: Some junk mail is generated from public records, such as property ownership or voter registration lists. Check with your local government to see if you can remove your name from these lists.
  5. Use a mail-blocking service: Services like 41pounds.co.uk (UK) or MailBlock (US) can help you stop junk mail by blocking your address from being shared with mailers.
  6. Use a postal service filter: Some postal services, like the US Postal Service, offer filters that can help reduce junk mail. For example, you can request that your mail be sorted by hand, which may reduce the amount of junk mail you receive.
  7. Contact your local post office: Your local post office may be able to help you stop junk mail by blocking your address or providing additional information on how to reduce junk mail.
  8. Use a junk mail filter: Some email clients, like Microsoft Outlook, offer junk mail filters that can help reduce the amount of junk mail you receive.
  9. Report junk mail to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC): If you receive junk mail that is misleading, deceptive, or violates the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), you can report it to the FTC.
  10. Consider a junk mail reduction service: Companies like Earth911 (US) and Greenpeace (UK) offer services that can help you reduce your junk mail.

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