GHOST ADDRESSES

                   by J.J. Luna

THREE GHOST ADDRESSES ARE AVAILABLE:

1. A street address and/or a P.O. box in Alaska, USA.

2. A street addess in Canada's Yukon Territory
       
2. A street address in the Canary Islands, Spain.

Who needs a ghost address?

        Anyone who wishes to have a faraway address for special purposes. This might be for the address of a vehicle registration, for annual property taxes, for bank statements, or for any other sensitive mail. The Alaska address is  especially useful as a return address, when you do not wish to use your own address. Rosie Enriquez reports that many incoming orders do not have a return address on the envelope. This does not add to privacy because if the envelope is not delivered for any reason, then it goes to a dead letter office where it WILL be opened. Would it not be better to have it returned to your ghost address and then sent back to you?


Frequently-asked questions:

How do the above addresses differ from those of Commercial Mail Receiving Agencies (CMRAs)?

         All three addresses are those of single-owner services. Notice the difference between these two street addresses:

        1776 Jefferson Avenue, #123
        1776 Jefferson Avenue

        The top address has a number at the right, which is a dead giveaway that you are using a CMRA. The address you use will be similar to the lower address, with no added number.


Are thousands of people using the above addresses already?

        Absolutely not. The fact that a setup or membership fee is required up front keeps enrollment low. For example, the total number of clients for all three ghost addresses is less than 150.


How do the three services compare?

FAIRBANKS, ALASKA:   This one is ideal for those of you who plan to receive important documents sent by the county registrar, American banks, etc. Reason: No postage surcharge for foreign mail.

WHITEHORSE, YUKON TERRITORY, CANADA: Similar to the Alaska address but even better for privacy. (However: Mail service in Canada, to and from whatever city, is slower than in the U.S.)

ARRECIFE DE LANZAROTE, CANARY ISLANDS, SPAIN

          Other than from DMVs, I seldom actually get any mail there, but I use this address all the time. It is on my business cards, my letterheads, on some of my return-address labels, and is the address I use when signing up for whatever, on the internet. If I have to have a prescription filled, I point out that I'm from Spain, and can show a business card to that effect if necessary. No pharmacy has yet has bothered to put the full address in the computer, and they skip entering a telephone number as well. When you order the Canary Islands address (which is cared for by a close friend of mine for the past 35 years), you receive a free map and, if requested, a fact sheet on the islands as well. However, I have NEVER been asked for details. Most people have no idea where the Canary Islands are, and are afraid to show their ignorance by asking! 
     All of our cars are registered with this address. There is therefore no possibility of any PI being able to serve a U.S. subpoena ...
    
     When I do receive mail there, I have it opened, scanned, and sent to me via e-mail. This option is open to any who request it. (Note: This option is not available for addresses in Canada or Alaska. Only for the Canary Islands address.)


What if I need some special services, or plan to receive more than a dozen letters per year?

        ANY amount of mail can be handled. With the Canary Islands address service, mail can even be opened, scanned, and sent to you via email. (This does not apply to Canada or Alaska.) For details, contact Rosie: senorita@Xcanaryislandspress.com    [Remove the red X.]


Do you accept all orders? 

        No. The right is reserved to reject any order, and sometimes we do just that. One reason is that some applicants are just TOO private, bordering on paranoia. Others have far too many questions. And a few just come across as flaky. Our agreement with both mail service providers is that we will screen out such applicants beforehand.

May I use any of the addresses as my principal place for business for a New Mexico LLC or for a domain name?

        No. This is because such addresses are posted on public websites. (Once an LLC is formed, of course, you are welcome to use the address to receive LLC mail as well as any other private mail.)

Details and pricing for Alaska, Canada, or the Canary Islands