Opting Out From Unsolicited Marketing
If you no longer wish to receive pre-approved credit card applications and other unsolicited commercial mail or receive telemarketing calls, you can opt-out by contacting the following:
Credit Bureaus
Call 1-888-567-8688 (1-888-5-OPTOUT)
to have yourself removed from the list to receive pre-approved credit offers. You will need to provide your home telephone number, your name and your Social Security Number. All three major credit bureaus will be notified of your wish to opt out.
Or you can also send a letter notifying the three major credit bureaus that you do not want your personal information shared for promotional purposes. This is necessary to considerably reduce unsolicited mail. To send a letter to each of the credit bureaus (include your complete name, full address, Social Security number and signature):
- Options
Equifax, Inc.
P.O. Box 740123
Atlanta, GA 30374-0123
- Experian
Consumer Opt-Out
701 Experian Parkway
Allen, TX 75013
- TransUnion LLC’s Name Removal Option
P.O. Box 97328
Jackson, MS 39288-7328
You may also want to opt out of direct marketing mail.
Send your request to:
- Mail Preference Service
ATTN: DEPT: 13489067
Direct Marketing Association
P.O. BOX 282
Carmel NY 10512
Include your first and last name, address, city, state and zip code.
More information found here at the Direct Marketing Association’s website (including an option to submit your information online for a $5 fee - otherwise mail for free):