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I recently obtained a free credit report on myself, and along with the
report the credit bureau provided this interesting nugget of information:

Mailing Preference
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Credit Reporting companies, such as Trans Union, occasionally provide
your name to direct marketing companies offering goods and services
which would seam of interest to you.  If you do not want to receive
these mailings, you have the right to deny permission of the use of
your name for these purposes.  Simply call the toll free automated
marketing Opt-out telephone line, 1-888-567-8688.  You will be prompted
to give your name, address, and social security number.  Your name will
be removed from all of the credit bureau marketing lists.

I found out about this because Colorado passed a law back in 1997 that 
requires the credit reporting companies, such as Trans Union and Equifax, 
to notify you if they process four or more requests for credit reports on 
you in a 12 month period.  When the credit reporting agency notifies you, 
they must give you the option to request your credit report free of 
charge.  I requested mine, and along with the credit information they sent 
me the Opt-out number.  The number is not just for Trans Union.  It takes 
you off of the marketing lists of all the credit bureaus.  

I'm hoping this will stop most of the junk mail I receive for credit cards 
and mortgages. 

Chuck Wright
http://www.harrybrowne2000.org/