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France hits unsolicited telemarketers with $87,000 fine per call, following similar provisions in other European nations
The Netherlands, Germany and other countries have employed policies to restrict unsolicited telemarketers for years.
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France has enacted a law banning unsolicited telemarketing calls to protect consumers from intrusive sales pitches and to shield vulnerable people from fraudulent commercial practices. The regulation, backed by President Emmanuel Macron’s government, took effect on Tuesday. It aims to curb aggressive marketing tactics and reduce consumer exploitation.
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