Episode 105 - The National Do Not Call List

The National Do Not Call Registry

You’ve probably been on the other end of all those solicitations ending up in your email, mailbox and phone calls. Those offers can really pile up and are extremely annoying to many people. There is a way to reduce your bulk mail advertisements. There are three lists to opt out from. There is opting out from telephone, email and mail. The Directory below supplies you with the information to “Opt Out”

DMA - DIRECT MARKETING ASSOCIATION

Opting out by phone
Telephone Services
PO Box 9014
Farmingdale, NY 11735
Opt out by phone: 212-768-7277

Opting out by mail
Mail Service
PO Box 9008
Farmingdale, NY 11735-9014

Opt out by email
www.e-mps.org

THE CREDIT BUREAUS
There are three national credit bureaus. Experian, Equifax and Trans Union. These credit bureaus share your personal information with Telemarketers, insurance companies and financial services companies. You can opt out with these companies as well simply by calling the designated phone number.

Opt out from the credit bureaus
1-888-567-8688

OPTING OUT FROM OTHER DIRECTORIES
There are several other directories that carry information about you especially if you are listed in any phone book, voter’s registration or if you’re a homeowner.

Haines Criss Cross
1-800-562-8262

Sample Opt out Letter
To opt out by mail use this simple letter.

To: List Service

Date: today’s date

To whom it may concern,

I am aware that I am listed in your directory. At my request, please remove my name from these lists effective immediately. Below is the information you need to complete my request.

Your full name:
Your current address:
Previous mailing address:
Your signature:

Remove your name from pre-screened credit offers.

If you would like to reduce the number of pre-screened credit and insurance offers you are receiving, visit www.optoutprescreen.com or call 1-888-5OptOut (1-888-567-8688) to opt-out of these offers. This is a free service to consumers offered by the major credit bureaus.

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