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D_Fence · 03-16-2007, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 600RR_Brad

This website is legitimate right? It askes for my SSN and I'm not too comfortable throwing that around on the internet.

Here are some things to help you feel more confident:

http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/.../prescreen.htm

http://www.fraudguides.com/consumer_optoutprescreen.asp

Now, some people claim to not see that much of an effect. It won't stop solicitations from business with hom you already deal (i.e., home equity loans from your bank). So, if you have lots of dealings with different businesses you will still get some junk. You'll still get those coupon flyers and crap like that. I registered nearly 5 years ago and noticed a difference within a month or two.

ChrisChris · 03-16-2007, 09:10 PM

Yes, the web site is not a fraud. Feel free to do some more research, as I am sure there are con men out there with similair fishing schemes.

rimfire · 03-17-2007, 07:12 AM

The credit pre-screening opt-out does reduce the junk mail quite a bit.

Other tips to reduce your junk mail:

Ask for people you do business with not to share your name. Magazines, catalogues, mail-order companies normally share you name unless you tell them otherwise. If I find that a company shares my name after I ask I stop doing business with them. I will never buy anything again from Dillon just for this reason.

Ask the people that send you crap you dont want to stop and not share your name. I will ask nicely two times, after that I will fill out USPS Form 1500, Application for Listing and/or Prohibitory Order (this form is like using nukes - do it sparingly)

Get your name off direct marketing lists. More info here

http://www.junkbusters.com/junkmail.html

I had my mail down to a trickle until I got married.

Gunzzi · 03-17-2007, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by blefferd

i just poop in the prepaid envolope and mail it back to them...

Atta baby!!!

Krackels · 03-17-2007, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 600RR_Brad

This website is legitimate right? It askes for my SSN and I'm not too comfortable throwing that around on the internet.

It's legit. Both the credit reporting agency TransUnion and The Federal Trade Commission's websites link directly to the site.

http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/.../prescreen.htm

Forum chatter about the website.

If in doubt call the phone number.

oldmantod · 03-17-2007, 10:35 AM

I take the additional crap the gas company sends me and put it in the envelope or things like that, I have more outgoing mail than incoming...

- T

**VaGunNut** · 03-17-2007, 03:52 PM

You can wrap a brick and attach the return postage part of the envelope to it. That way they have to pay the postage.

puma85 · 03-18-2007, 09:29 AM

i would say this is a good idea to try and get junk mail reduced, but i like the idea of sending things back to them in their envelopes. why? job security for the men and women of the US postal service.

D_Fence · 03-18-2007, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by VaGunNut

You can wrap a brick and attach the return postage part of the envelope to it. That way they have to pay the postage.

Actually, they put a stop to that by making a weight limit on business return envelopes.

jwfab1 · 03-18-2007, 10:36 AM

Just use Mastercards prepaid return envelopes and send Visa's credit card offers, and vise versa.

03-17-2007, 07:12 AM	#13
rimfire XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 272	The credit pre-screening opt-out does reduce the junk mail quite a bit. Other tips to reduce your junk mail: Ask for people you do business with not to share your name. Magazines, catalogues, mail-order companies normally share you name unless you tell them otherwise. If I find that a company shares my name after I ask I stop doing business with them. I will never buy anything again from Dillon just for this reason. Ask the people that send you crap you dont want to stop and not share your name. I will ask nicely two times, after that I will fill out USPS Form 1500, Application for Listing and/or Prohibitory Order (this form is like using nukes - do it sparingly) Get your name off direct marketing lists. More info here http://www.junkbusters.com/junkmail.html I had my mail down to a trickle until I got married. __________________ If you're innocent, you shouldn't have to worry ... The only safeguard between yourself and unjustified prosecution and imprisonment is a thin, old piece of paper and people's willingness to uphold the words written on it. Please don't be under the mistaken assumption that innocence will protect you, or that the government isn't abusing your rights.

03-17-2007, 03:52 PM	#17
VaGunNut XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Yorktown, Virginia Posts: 510	You can wrap a brick and attach the return postage part of the envelope to it. That way they have to pay the postage. __________________ Osama - Obama - The agenda of either would destroy America! If your shooting from the hip, beware the other guy hasn't already taken aim at you!

03-18-2007, 10:36 AM	#20
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03-16-2007, 09:10 PM	#12
ChrisChris XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 160	Yes, the web site is not a fraud. Feel free to do some more research, as I am sure there are con men out there with similair fishing schemes.

03-17-2007, 10:35 AM	#16
oldmantod XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cle-Burbs, Ohio Posts: 655	I take the additional crap the gas company sends me and put it in the envelope or things like that, I have more outgoing mail than incoming... - T

03-18-2007, 09:29 AM	#18
puma85 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tennessee Posts: 143	i would say this is a good idea to try and get junk mail reduced, but i like the idea of sending things back to them in their envelopes. why? job security for the men and women of the US postal service.