Intro:
Before you begin
Step 1:
Understand the origin of the system
Step 2:
Contact a direct marketing association near you
Step 3:
Contact the companies you do business with
Step 4:
Contact the major list sellers (USA)
Step 5:
Contact the credit bureaus
Step 6:
Be patient

Keep copies of all your correspondence.

2torial #0514: Learn2 Avoid Junk Mail (Continued) Be patient It often takes 2-3 months to have your requests processed and put a stop on the mailing. Alternatively, your request is processed and put on a dusty shelf or buried in some computer file. In this case... If it's been three months you see no positive change, re-send your letters to the appropriate agencies, return receipt requested. This is a certain type of mail service available at your post office. A postcard is sent along with your letter, and the postcard is returned to you as a guarantee that the company received your request. Try a combined attack--if you keep getting a certain catalogue, for example, send them a letter. But also call them on the phone--most direct-mail companies have a toll-free number, and their customer service staff is sometimes able to take your name off their mailing list right then. -end- Learn More! or All steps at once (printable version)