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Stop Junk Mail, and AVOID Trigger Leads

By
Mortgage and Lending with CMG Home Loans NMLS 248937

 

What the heck is a "Trigger Lead"??? 

When a lender runs your credit, the 3 major databases (XPN, TU and EFX) sell your information. This makes your phone ring off the hook with many people that purchased your name. Some of these calls will be more than a nuisance, they can be pushy and I have even had clients that are made to think that they already applied with "brand x".

The bad news is there has been a huge increase in Trigger lead activity in the past few weeks,

But there is something you can do about it moving forward.

 You can OPT OUT:

Stop the junkmail. Prevent ID Theft.

You can remove your name from marketing lists by Opting Out with a free service honored by the bureaus. Just dial888 5-OPT OUT (888-567-8688) or visit:

www.optoutprescreen.com  to register.

 This is also something important to discuss with our clients to be sure they are safe, and they do not become victims of scams or ID Theft.  When in doubt they should call the lender they applied with before answering any questions to an un-known caller.

 

Have a great week

Rob

Robert Rauf

Mortgage Loan Originator

NMLS ID# 248937

www.RobertRaufHomeLoans.com or my blog: http://activerain.com/blogs/rrauf

(732)223-1630 x102

RRauf@REMN.com

Since 1987 I have been helping my clients fulfill their dream of home ownership!

Real Estate Mortgage Network Inc.

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Deborah Byron Leffler BzyBee Real Estate Lady!
Keller Williams Realty Boise - Nampa, ID

This is a great post....my lender just told me about this at lunch this week!  I am going now!

Jun 26, 2011 06:41 AM
Gwynn Carpenter
Gwynn Teal Carpenter-Broker: Home and Hearth Realty (Austin) - Austin, TX
: Broker, Home & Hearth Realty (512)467-6191

 

Robert: I did suggest this! So am waiting for it to be shown that it is a FEATURED POST. I also went and opt-ed out cause it's been longer than 5 years for me and that stuff is packing my mailbox again.

Jun 26, 2011 07:00 AM
Sarasota & Manatee Counties FL
SaraMana Properties - QuickFreeMLS.com - Bradenton, FL
QuickFreeMLS.com - Listings In Paradise

The only problem is that I don't trust "optoutprescreen.com" either!

Jun 26, 2011 07:16 AM
Steve Stenros
Poway,La Jolla,Del Mar,Mira Mesa,Carlsbad,Escondido,Temecula - San Diego, CA
CREIA MCI, ICC, ACI Home Inspector,San Diego

Thanks for the heads-up, Robert. These solicitation calls are getting out of hand.

Jun 26, 2011 07:28 AM
Robert Rauf
CMG Home Loans - Toms River, NJ

Thanks for th comments everyone,

Jun 26, 2011 12:36 PM
Robert Rauf
CMG Home Loans - Toms River, NJ

Russel, thank you for the re blog, and the new life on this old blog!

Jun 26, 2011 12:44 PM
Cindy Edwards
RE/MAX Checkmate - Johnson City, TN
CRS, GRI, PMN - Northeast Tennessee 423-677-6677

What a fabulous post.  I appreciate the information.  This has happened to me.

Jun 26, 2011 02:09 PM
Sidney Kutchuk - Realty Works Temecula Kutchuk - Realty Works Temecula
Realty Works Temecula - Temecula, CA
Realty Works Temecula

Robert:  Great post that can never be reminded enough!

Jun 26, 2011 02:40 PM
John Pusa
Glendale, CA

Robert - Thank you for the detailed quality information on the website optoutprescreen.com to stop receiving junk mail and phone calls.

Jun 26, 2011 05:15 PM
Robert Rauf
CMG Home Loans - Toms River, NJ

Remember to discuss with your clients, Even if they do not choose to OPT out, at least you can let them know that their phone is probalby going to ring like crazy once someone checks their credit... The Trigger leads are horrible!

Jun 27, 2011 03:57 AM
Tim Peterson
Wisconsin Realtor Safety and Concealed Carry Classes - Madison, WI
Realtor Safety Training Classes

Hi Robert thanks for the Website I will tell my clients and use it myself. I suggested your post and will reblog

Jun 27, 2011 07:02 PM
Robert Rauf
CMG Home Loans - Toms River, NJ

Tim, make sure you discuss the issue with trigger leads, when a clients credit is run they will get hounded if they dont sign up!

Jun 28, 2011 04:26 AM
Peter Pfann @ eXp Realty Pfanntastic Properties in Victoria, Since 1986.
eXp Realty, Victoria BC www.pfanntastic.com - Victoria, BC
Talk To or Text Peter 250-213-9490

HI Robert, very good post we hate the fact that everybody sell personal informatiion today, and your link and cautions is much appreciated

Have a Pfanntastic Independence Day Weekend

 

Jul 02, 2011 05:14 PM
Eric Crane -- Your Full Service, Discount Fee Realtor®
DPR Realty LLC - Gilbert, AZ
Greater Metro Phoenix Arizona

Thanks for the tip -- this is one I will bookmark for future reference.  Have a great 4th!

Jul 02, 2011 06:37 PM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Robert..I am catching up on my reading ..This is really Helpful information ..Thank you for posting this. Thumbs up!!

Have a great 4th of July weekend

HelpfulHannah

Jul 03, 2011 03:33 AM
Robert Rauf
CMG Home Loans - Toms River, NJ

thank you Peter and Linda, I hope you have a great 4th!

Jul 03, 2011 10:09 AM
Robert Rauf
CMG Home Loans - Toms River, NJ

Eric, It is great info to share with our clients, especially the warning that they will get hounded by trigger leads...

Jul 03, 2011 10:10 AM
Robert Rauf
CMG Home Loans - Toms River, NJ

Helpful info, perfect for HelpfulHannah! Have a great 4th Hannah!

Jul 03, 2011 10:11 AM
Tom Arstingstall, General Contractor, Dry Rot, Water Damage Sacramento, El Dorado County - (916) 765-5366
Dry Rot and Water Damage www.tromlerconstruction.com Mobile - 916-765-5366 - Placerville, CA
General Contractor, Dry Rot and Water Damage

Very informative post Robert, missed it the first time. I will be Opting out soon. Thanks.

Jul 28, 2011 08:13 PM
Robert Rauf
CMG Home Loans - Toms River, NJ

Thanks Tom, I am glad you found it useful!

Aug 01, 2011 08:13 AM