France Bans Unsolicited Calls with €15,000 Fines
I'm still trying to wrap my head around the fact that France just approved a law that could fine individuals and companies up to €15,000 for making unsolicited telemarketing calls. It's not like this is a new problem - we've all been there, answering the phone to some robot or overly enthusiastic salesperson who just won't take no for an answer. But what's surprising is that a government is actually taking concrete steps to do something about it. The law, which was approved after a joint call by 11 consumer groups, allows people to report unwanted marketing calls through a public website. This isn't just about minor annoyances, either - unsolicited calls can be a real problem for people, especially the elderly or those who are vulnerable to scams. I've seen cases where people have lost significant amounts of money to scammers who convinced them to hand over their financial information over the phone. What I find interesting about this law is that it...