If you want to stop getting all of those pre-approved credit card offers try calling 1-888-567-8688 (1-888-5-OPT OUT). You simply ask that your name be removed from direct marketing lists.

You can also do this online at https://www.optoutprescreen.com/?rf=t . You can choose to opt out for five years or permanently. Please be aware that you will be asked to provide information like your social security number.

If you prefer the old fashioned way of writing a letter you can also send a written request. You must include information, including your full name, current address, and home telephone number then send it to the following addresses:

Equifax: Equifax Inc P.O. Box 740123 Atlanta, GA 30374-0123

TransUnion: TransUnion Name Removal Option P.O. Box 505 Woodlyn, PA 19094

Experian: Experian 901 West Bond Lincoln, NE 68521 Attn: Consumer Services Department Writing directly to the Direct Marketing Association at either/or both addresses to opt out of pre-approved offer.

Direct Marketing Association Mail Preference Service https://www.dmaconsumers.org/cgi/offmailing
, P.O. Box 643 Carmel, NY 10512.

Stop unwanted telemarketing calls
You can stop unsolicited telemarketing calls by registering your telephone number online at this website https://www.donotcall.gov/default.aspx . You can also call toll-free at 1-888-382-1222 (TTY 1-866-290-4236), from the telephone number you wish to register.

Registration is free, and will stop most, but not all, telemarketing calls.

For more information check out this website:
Instructions on how to opt out: http://www.creditsourceonline.com/opt-out.html
 
From- WCCO Teri Gruca’s blog