The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #119088 Message #2579873
Posted By: Alice
02-Mar-09 - 08:50 PM
Thread Name: BS: So how did they get my address?
Subject: RE: BS: So how did they get my address?
Some how, some way, your name and address were on a list that was sold for direct mail.
It could come from a charity you gave to, an association you belong to, a merchant or credit card company or some other source that has your name and address and then sold it. Mailing lists are valuable and they are not compiled only from phone lists.
The Direct Marketing Association (DMA) will remove your name from some lists at your request, but cannot keep you off of all lists. If you give a donation, unfortunately, that really opens you up to being on a "donor" list that may bring more mail.