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1/5     Is this site for real?
        http://www.optoutprescreen.com
        They say they'll help you opt-out of receiving pre-approved credit card
        junk mail, but they were registered in August 2004 through GoDaddy.
        (Not that there's anything wrong with GoDaddy, but it seems weird to
        give your name and ssn to a site registered through them.)
        \_ It looks real to me, but if you're not sure, you can always do
           it by phone.  The number 1-888-5-OPTOUT is definitely real (see
           http://www.experian.com/preapproved_credit/opting_out.html
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Opting out You may choose to exclude your name from CRA lists for unsolicited credit and insurance offers. Creditors and insurers may use file information a s the basis for sending you unsolicited offers of credit or insurance. S uch offers must include a toll-free phone number for you to call if you want your name and address removed from future lists. If you call, you m ay select to have your name removed for two years or permanently. If you select the option for permanent removal, you will be mailed a Notice of Election to Opt Out form to complete and return. Other direct marketing offers Experian 901 West Bond Lincoln, NE 68521 Attn: Consumer Services Department The Direct Marketing Association also tracks consumers who prefer not to receive mail or telephone solicitations. DMA members, including Experian , remove those consumers from their own mailing lists. The addresses are : Mail Preference Service Direct Marketing Association PO Box 1559 Carmel, NY 10512 Telephone Preference Service Direct Marketing Association PO Box 1559 Carmel, NY 10512 If you write the DMA, youll be removed from DMA-member lists for five yea rs. Even though your request becomes effective with Experian within five days of your notifying us, it may take several months before you see a reduction in the amount of solicitations. Opting out will not end solicitations from all local merchants, religious and charitable associations, professional and alumni associations, poli ticians, and companies with which you conduct business. To eliminate mai l from these groups as well as mail addressed to occupant or resident write directly to each source. Experian and the marks used herein are service marks or registered tradem arks of Experian. Other product and company names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.