New law to stop cold calls in France voted through in Assembl茅e The new legislation is aiming to end 鈥榩hone harassment鈥�, but some say it will still be ineffective
Crackdown law on nuisance cold calls in France backed by MPs The law was passed unanimously, but there is still some disagreement over proposed exemptions
Debate begins on new law to crack down on telemarketing calls in France If passed, the new bill will aim to require consent even before the first call
news Scammers using UK phone numbers to target people in France The calls do not actually come from the UK, but fraudsters use software to make the call appear as though it does
Tips to limit cold calls to your home in France Know the laws and regulations and take steps to prevent unwanted marketing
Right of firms to cold call homes in France under debate It comes as a poll finds that 97% of people are opposed to the current 鈥榩resumed consent鈥� system
Driving licences, mobile cold calls: 5 French practical updates Our round-up of practical articles you may have missed
This quick step could stop cold calls to your French mobile Tool can generate a letter to prevent your data being passed on by network operators
Four ways to stop cold calls to your French telephone number Block unwanted sales calls with these free services
Tips to avoid cold calls in France - and what to say if you get one Be aware of marketing numbers and rules around nuisance calls
Is getting protection juridique worth it in France? Some people already receive the cover as part of package deals without even knowing it
Cold calls still blight residents in France despite change to law Survey shows almost half of people polled in France believe they receive more cold calls than before the legislation was passed
How can I stop marketers cold calling me in France? New regulations are meant to help with this, but there are multiple avenues if the situation is not resolved
12 changes for residents and homeowners in France in March 2023 Sales calls, food prices, petrol prices, and fuel deadlines: We look at key changes and need-to-know dates this month
Fuel, energy cheques, cold calls: 14 changes for residents in April From the 18 cent per litre fuel refund to a ban on meat growth antibiotics, we look at some of the changes coming in from April 1
France鈥檚 anti-nuisance calls service Bloctel breaks down The service has been 鈥榦ffline鈥� all weekend as it changes operator. Have you noticed more nuisance cold-calls as a result? Plus, we offer tips to deal with unwanted sales calls
Warning over cold-call French training course scams Some 10,000 workers in France have been called by scammers offering over-priced training courses, linked to a June 30 deadline relating to the Compte Personnel de Formation scheme
France: Law against phone cold calling in place from today From today (September 1) companies and individuals can no longer make telephone cold calls offering eco-friendly home renovation services in France. Those who do face sanctions.
New French law to stop excessive telephone cold calls The French parliament has introduced harsher sanctions and fines of up to 鈧�375,000 for excessive telephone cold callers, and has completely banned the practice in the energy renovation sector.
Bill to stop barrage of annoying cold callers There is potential good news for readers fed-up with persistent cold calls 鈥� particularly from firms selling insulation for 鈧�1
Right way and wrong way I was surprised to read the remark in an article ( Connexion, December issue ) that 鈥溾�elephone sales companies should be allowed to exercise their right to prospect for business. If it was outlawed, people who work in call centres would lose jobs鈥�.
230,000 people in France sign cold call petition Almost 230,000 people signed an online petition demanding a ban on marketing cold calls within three days of it going live.
French associations launch petition to ban cold calls Consumer associations in France have launched a petition calling for a ban on cold marketing calls - with more than 80,000 signatures collected in less than 24 hours.
French MP aims to stop daily barrage of cold calls Bloctel is increasingly seen as ineffective in the fight against unsolicited telephone sales calls. The Connexion learns how one MP is battling to make it work
Sign up to Bloctel but don鈥檛 expect miracles The Connexion asks the government and a consumer watchdog a question on the lips of many Connexion readers: How to stop the plague of daily unwanted cold calls?
鈧�1 insulation offer is real but be wary IF you own a home in France, it is highly likely that you will have received promotional leaflets, emails or cold calls from companies offering home insulation for 鈧�1.
Bloctel efforts are blocked I wonder how many people have been subjected to the inefficiency of Bloctel this week?
Cold callers will get no business from me The French government is on record as being against excessive cold calls 鈥� hence Bloctel, which does help.
Bloctel: Re-register to keep cold callers quiet Householders who have signed up to Bloctel 鈥� France鈥檚 widely criticised cold-call blocking service 鈥� have been told they must re-register to remain on its no-call list.
Smart phone solutions While I was on enforced rest as I recovered from a broken ankle, I noticed how many cold calls we received.
French MPs ponder new law to stop cold calls Opt-out Bloctel system has not worked, says MP who proposed bill to stop nuisance telephone calls
Nuisance calls still a pest A website set up a year ago by the government to stop pest phone cold-callers has been shown to be ineffective.
