Refuse junk mail usps

The frustration of receiving unwanted junk mail! Here are some steps to help you refuse junk mail from the United States Postal Service (USPS):

Opt-out of prescreened credit offers

1. Visit the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) website at www.ftc.gov and click on "Debt & Credit" > "Prescreened Credit Offers".
2. Fill out the online form to opt-out of receiving prescreened credit offers for 5 years.
3. You can also call 1-888-5-OPT-OUT (1-888-567-8688) to opt-out over the phone.

Register with the USPS's Mail Preference Service

1. Visit the USPS website at www.usps.com and click on "Customer Support" > "Mailing Services" > "Mail Preference Service".
2. Fill out the online form to register your name and address to reduce unwanted mail.
3. You can also call 1-888-5-OPT-OUT (1-888-567-8688) to register over the phone.

Request removal from mailing lists

1. Contact the Direct Marketing Association (DMA) at www.dmaconsumers.org to request removal from their mailing lists.
2. Fill out the online form to request removal from their database.

Report junk mail to the USPS

1. If you receive junk mail that is not addressed to you, you can report it to the USPS by filling out the "Report Junk Mail" form on their website.
2. You can also contact your local post office or call 1-800-275-8777 to report junk mail.

Additional tips

1. Consider using a mail filter or a service like 41pounds.org, which can help reduce junk mail and unwanted catalogs.
2. Be cautious when providing your contact information online, as it may lead to more junk mail.
3. Consider using a PO box or a mail forwarding service to reduce the amount of mail you receive.

Remember, while these steps can help reduce junk mail, they may not eliminate it entirely. However, by taking these steps, you can minimize the amount of unwanted mail you receive.