This comprehensive guide provides you with all the tools, phone numbers, and websites you need to opt out of unwanted telemarketing calls, junk mail, spam emails, and protect your personal information. Most of these services are completely free, and the steps are simple to follow.
National Do Not Call Registry - Free registration to block most telemarketing calls
📱 1-888-382-1222Opt out of pre-approved credit card solicitations from all major credit bureaus
📱 1-888-567-8688Register up to 3 email addresses with Direct Marketing Association
🌐 Register OnlineThe official federal registry that blocks most telemarketing calls. Registration is permanent and covers both landlines and cell phones. Takes effect within 31 days of registration.
📱 1-888-382-1222 🌐 Register OnlineThe registry doesn't block calls from political organizations, charities, telephone surveyors, or companies you have an existing business relationship with.
Additional protection from DMA member companies. Covers telemarketers who are part of this legitimate industry association.
🌐 Register OnlineStop pre-approved credit card offers from all four major credit reporting agencies (TransUnion, Experian, Equifax, and Innovis). This is the most effective single action you can take.
📱 1-888-567-8688 ℹ️ More InfoExperian is a major broker of addresses for physical junk mail. This removes you from their US Mailing Address List.
📱 1-800-228-4571 x4633The Polk Company is another large vendor of addresses for junk mail. Call to be removed from their mailing lists.
📱 1-800-464-7655 x6660ADVO produces the white advertising fliers with missing children photos. These are the "Mailbox Values" and "ShopWi$e" fliers.
📱 1-888-241-6760Call before 4 PM Eastern Time for best results.
Val-Pak Direct Marketing Systems sends coupon mailers. Note: They don't operate in all states.
📱 1-800-661-0959The Direct Marketing Association's mail opt-out service. Separate from their telemarketing and email lists.
🌐 Register OnlineRegister up to 3 email addresses with the Direct Marketing Association to opt out of spam from member companies. Unlike their other services, this one is completely free online.
🌐 Register FreeOpt out of tracking cookies and pop-up ads from DoubleClick and other major advertising networks.
🌐 Opt OutConvenient links to opt-out pages for MSN.com, Yahoo, Amazon, American Express, AT&T, eBay, and many others.
🌐 Multiple Opt-OutsIf you're using the internet, you should be using a firewall in addition to antivirus software. Hackers constantly scan IP addresses looking for vulnerabilities - even on home connections!
Easy-to-use firewall software that's perfect for beginners. Free for personal use and highly recommended.
Download Free VersionMore advanced firewall option for users with computer security knowledge. Also free for personal use.
Download SygatePioneer of free spyware removal. Excellent for detecting and removing advertising spyware and tracking software.
Download Ad-AwareAmazing free suite that finds spyware that other programs miss. Highly recommended as a complement to Ad-Aware.
Download SpybotPrevents spyware from installing in the first place. Recommended by Spybot as a preventive supplement.
Download SpywareBlasterOften overlooked but effective anti-spyware tool. May find additional threats missed by other scanners.
Download BazookaRegularly install Windows security patches through Windows Update. This is crucial for maintaining security, especially with broadband connections (DSL/Cable).
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