Sam, who is elderly, is very annoyed because he continues to receive magazines and books in the mail from a publisher. He had not requested the publications and has no idea why they started coming. The letters that come with the publications instruct him to return any magazines or books that he does not want. Understandably, postage is becoming expensive for Sam.

What law protects Sam and what option(s) does he have, if any? Have you or anyone you know experienced a similar situation in receiving items in the mail that you did not order? How did you (or the person you know) handle this situation?