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May 18, 2016 www.DesertMessenger.com 17 Don't toss out junk mail in public bins TACO THURSDAY! 175 W. Main St. 928-927-5585 www.sillyalspizza.com SILLY AL'S PIZZA Famous Gourmet Pizza KARAOKE • TUES - FRI 7pm Kevin James Serving Quartsite at Same Location for over 20 years! SATURDAY • DJ - 70's & 80's $ 5 Daily SPECIALS are back! Junk mail: It seems like it never stops. From various credit card application forms to cou- pons to a local deals, these pieces of mail that are often tossed straight into the trash are not only an annoyance but a threat to your personal information. Pre-approved credit card offers are especially dangerous, as they are an easy target for iden- tity thieves. Criminals can steal the incoming mail and actually apply for the credit card using your information. To minimize unwanted mail, texts and spam - and the risk of identity theft - Better Business Bureau (BBB) advises consumers on where to turn for help. "It's nearly impossible to completely eliminate spam text messages, unwanted phone calls and mail," said Matthew Fehling, BBB President/ CEO. "You can however, reduce the number of unsolicited mailings, calls, and emails you receive by learning where to go to "just say no." ● Opt out of pre-approved credit card offers. Pre-approved credit card offers can be used by identity thieves who open fraudulent credit accounts after stealing incoming mail. Stop pre- screened credit offers from reaching your mail- box by "opting-out" of pre-approved offers for at least five years by calling 1-888-5-OPTOUT (567-8688) or visiting optoutprescreen.com. All three major credit reporting bureaus, Equi- fax, Experian and TransUnion, offer the option to opt-out. ● Stop unwanted direct mail solicitations. To stop most unwanted mailings, consumers can go to dmachoice.org and stop receiving mail from members of the Direct Marketing Associa- tion (DMA). While the DMA regularly updates its list, it may take up to six months before solicitations from all DMA members stop. Keep in mind that there is a $1 charge to register. According to the the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) and the Federal Com- munications Commission (FCC), The TCPA and the FCC's rules ban many text messages sent to a mobile phone using an autodialer. These texts are banned unless (1) you previously gave consent to receive the message or (2) the mes- sage is sent for emergency purposes. This ban applies even if you have not placed your mobile phone number on the national Do-Not-Call list of numbers telemarketers must not call. ● Take advantage of the Do Not Call Registry. The National Do Not Call Registry offers a free and easy way to reduce telemarketing calls. Reg- ister any phone number or to get information about the registry by visiting donotcall.gov or calling 1-888-382-1222 from the phone num- ber you want to register. Telemarketing calls should cease within 31 days of registering. ● Do not reply to spam text messaging. Re- sponding to a spam text message only confirms a working number and opens the door for more messages. If your number is already on the Do Not Call Registry and you're still receiving mes- sages and phone calls, file a complaint with the FCC. BBB National Partners AT&T and Verizon have partnered with PrivacyStar to give users control of their smartphone by allowing them to block unwanted numbers, look up unknown numbers, and file a complaint with the FTC. The smartphone application is available for An- droid, BlackBerry and iPhone. For more tips you can trust, visit BBB's News Cen- ter at arizonabbb.org and connect with us on social media at arizona.bbb.org/connect. About BBB of Central, Northern & Western Arizona BBB is an unbiased organization that sets and upholds high standards for fair and honest busi- ness behavior. In 2014, people turned to BBB more than 165 million times for BBB Business Reviews® on more than 4.7 million businesses and 11,000 charities, all available free at bbb. org. Incorporated locally in 1938, BBB Serving Central, Northern and Western Arizona is sup- ported by over 11,400 BBB Accredited Business- es. Businesses that earn BBB Accreditation con- tractually agree and adhere to the organization's high standards of ethical business behavior. BBB provides objective advice, free business reviews and charity reports, and educational informa- tion on topics affecting marketplace trust. MOUNTAIN QUAIL C AFE Open 7am - 7pm 7 DAYS/ WEEK 928-927-8890 & Gift Shop 490 N. Moon Mt. Ave., Quartzsite (corner of Moon Mt. & Quail Trail) B-10, Main St. Moon Mountain X Quail Trail N Hwy. 95, N. Central • DAILY SPECIALS • Friday FISH Special • Sat. PRIME RIB • Sunday POT ROAST Enjoy our Famous Bread Pudding ! Home Style Cooking! 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