Junk Mail and Consumer Safety websites

The FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection helps prevent fraud, deception, and unfair business practices in the marketplace. See also the National Do Not Call Registry . Find Consumer safety advice on the Washington State Attorney General’s website.

Take your name and address off junk mail lists and email lists by contacting the Direct Marketing Association (DMA). They also provide guidelines that will help you when shopping by mail or telephone, or when entering sweepstakes, and find advice on how to protect yourself from identity theft.
Opt Out of Pre-approved Credit Offers through the credit bureaus’ free opt-out program.