Consumer Protection
Consumer Tips
Junk Mail, Junk Faxes and Email Spam
UNWANTED E-MAIL (SPAM)
The Direct Marketing Association has on online form to reduce unwanted e-mail: www.e-mps.org
JUNK FAXES
Unsolicited faxes are regulated by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
The law requires the sender of the fax to:
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Specify date and time of fax, and identity of the sender
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Show the telephone number of the sender's fax machine
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In addition, the number must not be a 900 number
To file a complaint online, go to www.fcc.gov, or call (888) 225-5322
Helpful Brochures
Opting Out -- Reducing Junk Mail, Spam and Telemarketer Calls