How to Stop Junk Mail: Guides & Tactics

Step-by-step guides for stopping junk mail by sender, by service, and by category.

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How to Stop Junk Mail: What Actually Works in 2026

To stop junk mail, opt out at the mailer and category level using a handful of services: OptOutPrescreen blocks prescreened credit and insurance offers. DMAchoice covers participating national direct marketers (~1,100 mailers). PaperKarma is…

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Mailing Label Codes Decoded: What ECRLOT, ECRWSS, and Your Magazine Label Mean

ECRLOT stands for Enhanced Carrier Route, Line of Travel. It is a USPS postage-discount marking on bulk Marketing Mail, printed by the sender. It…

Jun 2, 2026 · 8 min read

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How to Opt Out of the Save.com Mailer

The mailer you remember as Advo, RedPlum, or RetailMeNot Everyday is now called Save.com. To opt out, submit your address at save.com/delivery-options or call…

May 28, 2026 · 5 min read

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