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You are not based in California I presume? Maybe try the change-of-address trick next time. It is a terrible practice though, I agree

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What's the change-of-address trick?

If you are in California they have to give you easy cancellation option

Change your address to an address in California

Use a fictional general delivery address from a hand picked California post office. If you have not spoken with a postmaster, a received mail piece would bounce, but no one is going to send you mail there if you’re using the address just to leverage California consumer protection capabilities.

https://faq.usps.com/s/article/What-is-General-Delivery

Using General Delivery is also great if you're on the road and need to receive mail

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