End junk mail and unwanted telephone calls
We all hate those telephone calls, usually after about 6:30 pm, when somebody tries to persuade us that we cannot live without the latest in double glazing, kitchens, bathrooms, etc etc. For many, junk mail is not quite as annoying, but it’s close!
You do not have to suffer these. Just register with the Telephone Preference Service and Mailing Preference Service.
These are free services which put a stop to unsolicited promotional post and telephone calls. You can even register a previous owner (which I discovered to my delight; I was fed up receiving brochures addressed to my house’s former occupant!). They may not work 100%, but they do a fantastic job.
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Similar services are the Facsimile Preference Service and The Bereavement Register. The latter stops any mail directed to a deceased person (the Mailing Preference Service offers an identical facility).
Finally, door-to-door “opt-out” services put an end to unaddressed items. Royal Mail delivers about 25% of all unaddressed post; call or e-mail optout@royalmail.com to sign up to their opt-out service. For the other 75%, try the Direct Marketing Association.
These services come into their own as ways of protecting the elderly from what may be confusing or even disturbing mail and calls.
Getting in touch:
Here are the relevant websites:
- Telephone Preference Service: http://www.tpsonline.org.uk/tps/
- Mail Preference Service: http://www.mpsonline.org.uk/mpsr/
- Facsimile Preference Service: http://www.fpsonline.org.uk/fps/
- The Bereavement Register: www.the-bereavement-register.org.uk
- Royal Mail Opt-Out: http://www.royalmail.com/portal/rm/content1?catId=400126&mediaId=500081
- Direct Marketing Association: http://www.mydm.co.uk/
Or you can telephone the MPS on 0845 703 4599, the TPS on 0845 070 0707, the FPS on 0845 070 0702 and the DMA on 020 7291 3300. Whether by telephone or Internet, registration is quick and easy.
Sadly, I must inform you there is no such quick fix for so-called spam e-mails!
If you have any comments or experiences on this topic, feel free to leave comments below.
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By Karen Webster, 23 February 2009 @ 5:00 pm
Could I also bring your readers attention to an alternative source for preventing unwanted mail being sent to people who have passed away. This is the Deceased Preference Service and family members or friends can register the details of a deceased loved one free of charge either online or via our freephone number.