France Bans Unsolicited Telemarketing Calls | California News

France just cracked down on telemarketing chaos with a new law: unsolicited calls are now illegal unless you explicitly consent. Say goodbye to random sales pitches—companies must ask for permission first, and you can revoke it anytime. Violators face steep fines up to $87,000 for individuals and $435,000 for companies. Consumer advocates have long pushed for this change, calling the calls relentless harassment and even a gateway for scams. France joins countries like Germany, the Netherlands, the U.S., and the U.K. in fighting unwanted calls—but this is the first time it’s been enforced so strictly. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6e99755d17c5faa4