Data brokers

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Guides

How to Stop Credit Card Offers in the Mail

To stop credit card offers in the mail, opt out of preapproved offers at OptOutPrescreen. Then opt-out of all other credit, loan & insurance…

Aug 2, 2026 · 9 min read
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Guides

Mail Scams Targeting Seniors: The Two Predators in the Mailbox, and How to Stop Each One

To protect an elderly parent from mail scams, treat the mailbox as two separate problems: opt out of legal-but-predatory companies and charities, and report…

Jun 6, 2026 · 14 min read
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Research

Why Retailers Ask for Your ZIP Code (and Where It Ends Up)

Retailers ask for your ZIP code at checkout primarily for marketing. Combined with the name on your credit card, a five-digit ZIP is often…

Apr 4, 2013 · 7 min read
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