Junk mail blocker

The frustration of junk mail! Here are some effective ways to block junk mail:

  1. National Do Not Mail List: Register your name and address on the National Do Not Mail List, a free service that asks companies to remove your name from their mailing lists.
  2. Opt-out online: Many companies allow you to opt-out of receiving mailings online. Look for a "unsubscribe" or "opt-out" link on the company's website or in their email newsletters.
  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. Use a junk mail filter: Some email providers, like Gmail, offer junk mail filters that can also be applied to physical mail. These filters use algorithms to identify and block unwanted mail.
  5. Use a mail-blocking service: Services like 41pounds.co.uk (UK) or Catalog Choice (US) allow you to opt-out of receiving mail from specific companies or categories of companies.
  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. Use a paperless billing service: Consider switching to paperless billing for your bills and statements, which can reduce the amount of junk mail you receive.
  8. Use a junk mail-blocking app: Apps like MailBlocker (iOS) or Junk Mail Blocker (Android) can help block junk mail by identifying and filtering out unwanted mail.
  9. Contact your local post office: Your local post office may have a system in place to help reduce junk mail. Ask them about their policies and procedures.
  10. Consider a mail-blocking device: Devices like the MailGuard (US) or the Junk Mail Blocker (UK) can be installed at your mailbox to block junk mail.

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