Paris – 15.06.2026: The French YouTuber Michaël de Marliave, better known as Micode, has uncovered the sinister methods of a telephone fraud network during a months-long investigation. In his latest video, he shows how scammers pose as partners of the energy provider Enedis to systematically deceive and exploit consumers. Over a period of six months, Micode infiltrated the perpetrators’ operations and documented them through hundreds of recorded calls. The scammers’ methods prove especially unscrupulous: they promise alleged refunds or credits to gain trust and then request personal data such as bank details and identity card copies. They use these to make unauthorized withdrawals for nonexistent services.
In addition to forged documents, the perpetrators rely on psychological manipulation. They use threats, time pressure, and emotional intimidation to coerce their victims into revealing sensitive information. The callers impersonate employees of reputable companies, often leaving their targets feeling uncertain and fearful of financial harm.
Micode urgently warns against these tactics and advises consumers to remain skeptical of unexpected calls and never disclose personal information. He emphasizes the importance of education and stresses that protection against telephone fraud can only be ensured through increased vigilance and appropriate legal measures.
Against this backdrop, the French government plans a comprehensive ban on unsolicited telemarketing calls, set to take effect on August 11, 2026. Until then, consumers have the option to protect themselves by registering with the free service Bloctel against unwanted advertising calls. Bloctel offers a list where phone numbers can be registered to prevent further contact.
Micode’s revelations have received significant attention from consumer protection advocates, as they highlight the scale and audacity of modern telephone fraud schemes. The YouTuber, who has already engaged in several investigative videos combating fraud and manipulation, sees greater transparency and education as key to protecting the public and stopping the perpetrators.
For consumers who have questions or wish to guard against fraudulent calls, the official website of the French Ministry of the Economy provides information and the option to register with Bloctel.
With his investigation, Micode makes a substantial contribution to raising public awareness and calls on both companies and authorities to strengthen countermeasures and continue improving protection of citizens from telephone scams.