Which of the following actions is prohibited under hawking prohibitions?

Cold calling retail clients is prohibited under hawking prohibitions because this practice often involves unsolicited approaches to individuals who may not have expressed interest in the product or service, leading to potential pressure sales and breaches of privacy. Hawking regulations are designed to protect consumers by ensuring they are not bombarded with unsolicited commercial offers, which can create a feeling of being overwhelmed and can lead to poorly informed financial decisions.

While sending emails to potential clients, offering free consultations, and creating advertisements can be part of legitimate marketing strategies, they are typically subject to different regulations and are not considered hawking in the same way as cold calling. These actions may be allowed as long as they comply with relevant consumer protection laws and regulations regarding consent and marketing practices.