Junk Mail, Part 2

In Junk Mail, Part 1, I wrote that a few weeks after contacting several bulk mail companies, the mail did stop. Unfortunately, Val-U-Ads continues to send mail. I called them & was informed they do not maintain a permanent do not mail list. Each time they purchase an updated mailing list from the Post Office, everyone gets added back.

While researching my options w/ regard to a company that refuses to remove an address from its mail lists, I came across the Do Not Mail site. It's an online petition to get the Post Office to maintain a list of addresses of people who do not want unsolicited mail.

There are a couple more steps you can take to reduce the amount of unwanted mail you receive. First, make your preferences known by creating an account & profile w/ the Direct Marketing Association. Second, stop the credit card offers by submitting a request w/ the Opt Out Service. Note: As a Colorado resident, you are entitled, to receive a free copy of your credit report annually (Annual Credit Report Service).

Finally, you are probably aware of the National Do Not Call Registry. Did you also know that Colorado maintains its own Colorado No Call List? Last October, I started receiving those notorious auto warranty calls & was informed by our state's attorney general that I ought to be on both lists & file complaints w/ the FTC & w/ the attorney general.

I'll follow up w/ another post on additional steps you can take to successfully deal w/ telemarketers including those who ignore the do not call list.