Junk.mail
The joys of junk mail!
Junk mail, also known as spam mail or unsolicited mail, is unwanted mail that is sent to individuals or businesses without their consent. It can include advertisements, catalogs, credit card offers, and other types of mail that are not requested or needed.
Some common types of junk mail include:
- Credit card offers: These are offers to apply for a new credit card, often with enticing rewards or low interest rates.
- Insurance offers: Insurance companies may send mailings to individuals or businesses offering insurance policies or coverage.
- Catalogs: Retailers may send catalogs to customers or potential customers to promote their products.
- Telemarketing offers: Some companies may send mailings to individuals or businesses to promote their products or services.
- Charity solicitations: Some charities may send mailings to individuals or businesses to solicit donations.
If you're tired of receiving junk mail, there are a few things you can do to reduce the amount of unwanted mail you receive:
- Register with the Direct Marketing Association's (DMA) Mail Preference Service (MPS). This service allows you to opt-out of receiving mail from participating companies.
- Contact the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to report junk mail and request that it be stopped.
- Use a mail-blocking service, such as the National Do Not Mail List, to block unwanted mail.
- Consider using a postal service that offers mail screening or filtering services, such as the United States Postal Service's (USPS) Informed Delivery service.
- Consider using a digital mailbox or email address to reduce the amount of physical mail you receive.
Remember, it's always a good idea to be cautious when responding to unsolicited mail, as it may be a scam or phishing attempt.