Cold-calling

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

'Ban doorstep selling of energy services in France'

Bill to stop barrage of annoying cold callers

There is potential good news for readers fed-up with persistent cold calls – particularly from firms selling insulation for €1

Right way and wrong way

I was surprised to read the remark in an article ( Connexion, December issue ) that “…telephone 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”.

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

€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 €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 – hence Bloctel, which does help.

Smart phone solutions

While I was on enforced rest as I recovered from a broken ankle, I noticed how many cold calls we received.

MP demands opt-in system to ban cold calling firms

People were still being harassed despite Bloctel

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.