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How do I remove spam?

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Delete it. Set up a filter or rule in your email software to automatically trash it. Use the unsubscribe link which is at the bottom of most legitimate solicitation emails.

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How should I cancel unsolicited mail inviting me to "adult" websites?

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The only thing you can really do is contact each of the websites and ask them to stop sending mail to your address. (It is likely that the previous occupant of your home had some kind of subscription to those sites.)

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How do stop mail from charities?

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Contact the charity companies and ask them to stop sending letters. Most charities have a phone number on the letter.

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How do I get off the USPS' saturation mailing list?

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If the EDDM (every direct door) - abbreviation found in "stamp" area or above recipient mailing address - is there, then you are unable to remove yourself from this type of mail. Contact the NCOA (national change of address) and verify that your info is correct - remove all past outdated COA requests so you junk mail is unable to follow you.

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How do you stop political mail?

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Contact the organization that is sending the mailer and request removal from their USPS mailing/marketing list. If the mailer is from a PAC use the IRS’s exempt website to search for their contact info. The sender is obtaining your info from your voter registration, which is public info. Limit what information you provide - phone and email are optional. There is no law stating an individual has to have a phone number or email. Deregister after each election, register at the last possible moment, vote early, then deregister.

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How do you stop AT&T/DirecTV advertising/marketing snail mail?

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Just like any other company. Locate their privacy policy and/or opt out procedure - Google AT&T privacy, AT&T opt out, etc. Locate an email address - email a removal request AT&T/DirecTV: Email at privacypolicy at att.com or Write to AT&T Privacy Policy, Chief Privacy Office, 208 S. Akard, Room 2100, Dallas, TX 75202.

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