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>The company name can be reported to police (or whatever authorities are going to handle this) who can then fine the telemarketers.

This kind of happens today, but I think the problem is too big. You'll need to employ thousands to process all the complaints and by the time you issue a fine, the company has closed and a new one has started.

That's why you go after the people who run the company if they do that.
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> This kind of happens today

What do you report to the police if the act isn't illegal?

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