This way you protect yourself from unwanted advertising calls and fake contracts

This way you protect yourself from unwanted advertising calls and fake contracts

According to a report from www.westfalen-blatt.de, advertising calls are prohibited by law without prior express consent, but numerous consumers report that illegal calls continue to occur. Ute Delimat, head of the mobile and digital advice center in the Höxter district, emphasizes the negative effects of these calls, which are not only stressful but often also lead to unwanted contracts and financial losses. Although legal regulations have become stricter, the vast majority of contracts concluded over the telephone are valid.

In addition to being annoying, such unwanted calls can result in fraudulent contracts that cost consumers money. According to Albert Ecke from the Höxter district police department's crime prevention department, consumers should generally not respond to advertising calls and, if in doubt, hang up the phone. The consumer advice center also recommends that you only provide your own telephone number if it is absolutely necessary and that you carefully check data protection clauses in the general terms and conditions.

The impact of such unsolicited telephone advertising can not only lead to financial losses, but also to invasion of privacy and increased stress levels among affected consumers. It is important to remain attentive when making calls and to specifically ask for information that only the real provider can know in order to avoid fraud. It can also be helpful to revoke unwanted contracts and report such calls to the NRW consumer advice center or the Federal Network Agency.

In summary, unsolicited sales calls and foisted contracts have a negative impact on consumers, both financially and in terms of their privacy and stress levels. It is important to be aware of this issue and take appropriate measures to protect yourself against it.