Why do I get so much junk mail?

Posted June 27, 2019

Posted: June 27 2019

The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) makes deals with businesses to increase the amount of standard mail (junk mail) that’s sent. Businesses get your address from a number of sources (data brokers, public records, magazine subscriptions, store loyalty programs, surveys, product warranties, etc.).

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