Americans in France: Identifying French scams and dealing with criticism
From the end of spam calls to avoiding scam emails and accepting corrections in French, here's our latest newsletter for Americans in France and those planning a move.
This newsletter from The Local provides practical information for Americans living or planning to move to France. It covers various topics like avoiding spam calls, dealing with scam emails, and accepting corrections in French. The third weekend of August, marked by l'Assomption, is a public holiday on August 15th. However, this year it coincides with a Saturday, so the day off is moved to the next weekend.
Armistice Day on November 11th will be the next major public holiday. The French government has now banned unsolicited sales calls, requiring companies to have verified consent before engaging in telemarketing. This new law aims to combat telemarketing scams that often target Americans in France. Despite the spam filters, some credible-looking emails still manage to reach inboxes, such as the one warning about unpaid toll fees.
To verify the legitimacy of such emails, it is advisable to check the email source, especially if it's not government-related. French companies often send emails about "pixel de suivi" to inform users about tracking pixels in emails, which are now governed by updated privacy rules. For those learning French, accepting real-time corrections from native speakers is recommended, but only after repeated mistakes to avoid frustration.
The newsletter also encourages readers to share their experiences and tips about life in France through an ongoing survey.
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