Opt out of credit card offers

**Darlene** · 11-07-2005, 10:39 AM

https://www.optoutprescreen.com/?rf=t

**ironmaiden** · 11-09-2005, 09:15 AM

I did this. My kids ages 3 and 5 were also getting credit card offers weekly. Why, you might ask? Cause they have frequent flyer numbers - for visiting grandparents. It has drastically reduced the junk mail coming in.

**Early Bird** · 11-09-2005, 10:28 AM

Then this is a legit site? Not just a 'phishing for information' site?

**Emerald_Mommy** · 11-09-2005, 11:04 AM

I was wondering about it's legitimacy also. I'm cautious about any internet site asking for my social security number.

**SHOPGIRL** · 11-09-2005, 11:40 AM

I wouldn't enter your soc # on a site if you don't know it is authentic. That is very risky! You shouldn't have to give out that number to get off the mailing list. Be careful!

**Darlene** · 11-09-2005, 12:59 PM

I understand your apprehension. Found this about it~
http://www.fraudguides.com/consumer_optoutprescreen.asp

**Early Bird** · 11-09-2005, 01:32 PM

Thanks, Darlene.

Snopes also seems to endorse it:

Taking advantage of the "one-stop" opt-out option [by calling (888) 567-8688 or visiting the Opt-Out Prescreen web site] to prevent the major credit reporting agencies from making your credit information available for pre-approved offers of credit or insurance will also go a long way towards significantly reducing the amount of junk that ends up in your mailbox.

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