Getting Off the Lists

Are you buried under an avalanche of unwanted mail? Do you get solicitations from telemarketers when you least want it? There is something you can do. You can Opt Out! There are several methods for getting your name off telephone and direct mail lists. Most recently, the nation's four Credit Bureaus (TransUnion, Experian, Equifax and Innovis) have begun providing a service to remove your name from receiving mailings from "preapproved" or other unsolicited credit-card offers. Below is a list of some of the resources available to you. You have the power, so take control!

Preapproved credit card offers:

• Toll-free (automated system): 1.888.567.8688
• Web: www.optoutprescreen.com
  

General Direct Mail

• Toll:free (automated system): 1-888-5-OPTOUT
• Web: http://www.dmaconsumers.org/cgi/offmailinglist#howto
  (This will cost you $5 to register online, or you can download a form to be sent by U.S. mail for free).
  

Email "Spam"

• Web: http://www.e-mps.org/
  

Do-Not-Call Lists

• Federal List – www.donotcall.gov
• State List – http://www.psc.state.ms.us/