# Telephone solicitation: 43,000 reports since the ban

> Since the new rules banning certain telephone solicitation practices took effect on 11 August, reports have multiplied. On 27 October, the DGCCRF said it had received 43,000 consumer reports concerning violations of the regulation. The following day it was noted that unsolicited commercial calls continued despite the ban. Voices are calling for more controls and harsher penalties.

**In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 2 events nationwide, followed from 27 October 2026 to 30 October 2026. 8 articles from 7 sources (society, economy); last updated on 30 October 2026 at 06:37.

- Status: ongoing
- Category: Society, Economy
- Place: Nationwide
- First detected: 27 October 2026 at 12:35
- Updated: 30 October 2026 at 06:37
- Web page: https://acturadar.com/en/stories/104-telephone-solicitation-43-000-reports-since-the-ban

## Timeline (2 events)

### 27 October 2026 — [Telephone telemarketing: More than 40,000 reports since August](https://acturadar.com/en/events/1838-telephone-telemarketing-more-than-40-000-reports-since-august.md)

The DGCCRF received 43,000 consumer reports concerning violations of the telemarketing regulation since the entry into force of the ban on 11 August.

5 sources, 5 articles · Nationwide

### 28 October 2026 — [Telephone canvassing: unwanted calls persist despite ban](https://acturadar.com/en/events/2679-telephone-canvassing-unwanted-calls-persist-despite-ban.md)

Despite new rules that came into force on August 11, unsolicited commercial calls continue. Voices are calling for more checks and heavier penalties.

3 sources, 3 articles · Nationwide

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