HATE CREDIT CARD JUNK MAIL?

I hate credit card junk mail. Not only is it annoying, but it makes me paranoid of identity theft.

In an article from CNNMoney.com, I found a way to curb this mail for five years:

Step 1: Dry up junk mail! Thieves use your pre-approved credit-card offers to open accounts in your name, which is the hardest type of ID theft to detect. Opt out of receiving the junk mail by calling 888-567-8688, a service run by the credit bureaus. Select option three to permanently remove your name from marketing lists (you can always opt in later).