Telemarketing Ban Violated: €50,000 Penalty for Kwamé Ben Mensah of AU BEN MENSAH CALL
On October 29, 2024, the French Ministry of Economy announced a €50,000 administrative penalty imposed on Kwamé Ben Mensah, the manager of the telemarketing company AU BEN MENSAH CALL.
This sanction was issued for violating the ban on telemarketing in France. The company engaged in unsolicited commercial calls to consumers who had registered on the “Bloctel” list, which prohibits telemarketing calls.
The Bloctel list, created in 2016, allows consumers to register their phone numbers to opt out of receiving telemarketing calls. Companies and individuals are legally required to check the Bloctel list before making any commercial calls.
According to the Ministry of Economy, AU BEN MENSAH CALL made numerous unsolicited calls to consumers on the Bloctel list, despite being aware of the prohibition. This conduct constitutes a serious breach of the telemarketing ban, which is intended to protect consumers from unwanted and intrusive commercial calls.
The €50,000 penalty sends a strong message that the French authorities will not tolerate violations of the telemarketing ban. The sanction is intended to deter other companies from engaging in similar behavior and protect consumers’ rights.
Consumers who receive calls from companies that have violated the Bloctel list can report the calls to the Ministry of Economy. They can also register a complaint with the National Cybersecurity Agency of France (ANSSI).
The Ministry of Economy encourages consumers to use the Bloctel list to protect themselves from unwanted telemarketing calls. By registering their phone numbers, consumers can reduce the number of unsolicited calls they receive and exercise their right to privacy.
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