How to Stop Junk Mail: Guides & Tactics

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Mail Scams Targeting Seniors: The Two Predators in the Mailbox, and How to Stop Each One

To protect an elderly parent from mail scams, treat the mailbox as two separate problems: opt out of legal-but-predatory companies and charities, and report…

Jun 6, 2026 · 14 min read
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How to Stop Catalogs in the Mail (and Why They Keep Coming Back)

To stop catalogs in the mail, ask each sender to remove your exact name and address. You have three routes, from most to least…

Jun 4, 2026 · 10 min read
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What Does PRSRT STD Mean on Your Mail?

PRSRT STD stands for Presorted Standard, the bulk advertising postage class that USPS now also calls USPS Marketing Mail. The sender pre-sorted the mailing…

Jun 3, 2026 · 6 min read
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Junk Mail Address Label Codes: A Field Guide to What’s on the Label

Every code on a junk mail label belongs to one of three groups. Distribution codes (the asterisk line ending in ECRLOT, the carrier route)…

Jun 3, 2026 · 7 min read
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How to Stop Mail for a Deceased Person: A Step-by-Step Guide for Families

How to stop mail for a deceased person: First, notify USPS to forward or stop delivery; as the executor you will need legal authority…

Jun 2, 2026 · 9 min read
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