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France Bans Cold Calls With Fines Up to $435K Per Violation
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August 11, 2026
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3:41Now PlayingLawmakers in France have passed a new law that bans unsolicited marketing calls. Instead of opting out to avoid those unwanted calls, consumers can only receive a call from companies if they opt in. Violators will be fined the equivalent of $435,000 per call. Meanwhile, lawmakers in the United States are also looking to tackle the issue with numerous bills in the works. NBC’s Joe Fryer reports for TODAY.
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