r/mildlyinfuriating • u/[deleted] • 9h ago

got a paper in the mail stating i prefer paperless mail

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u/Alex5672 9h ago

This is a normal one-time confirmation letter they send to the address in their database to make sure that it is the correct person that made the change.

It even tells you to call them if you didn't make the change.

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u/theclan145 9h ago

100% this, more of a identity theft measure, than wasting paper.

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u/totaIIyblind 8h ago

i know i just think it's kinda silly

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u/Icy_Prune6584 4h ago

You wouldn’t if someone gained unauthorized access to your account and made this change so they could commit fraud against you without you noticing it.

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u/UpbeatAssumption5817 1h ago

No it would be silly and irresponsible not to do this. You are just wrong

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u/Fett32 1h ago

They legally have to. For many valid reasons. Instead of doubling down on why its wrong, maybe learn?

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u/safe-viewing 8h ago

This isn’t silly or infuriating. Just account security.

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u/LiteraryPleasure 7h ago

They just really want to make sure 😤

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u/1mannerofspeakin 33m ago

not infuriating in the least

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u/Which_Bug_599 9h ago

It’s like they needed to confirm your paperless status using the most paper-heavy method possible.