I Have 10 Days To Buy A TV Licence or Else!

[@ChilliJonCarne]

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[@JK50with10]

I am surprised no one has started a “have you been mis sold a TV licence” gig like the PPI claims a few years ago.

[@TheWebstaff]

That's not a bad idea.

[@paulineashcroft1485]

Great idea.

[@shakessherwood6666]

What a cracking comment hope some firm gets on this

[@brianmaynard9282]

great put it to lawyers for you

[@pklongutoobe]

I would LOVE that. Also an ASA complaint?

[@mrobo9037]

Capita have given me over 25 years to get licenced!

[@melwalters8531]

good one lol

[@charlotteb6898]

I've been licenced and certified many times.

[@paulineashcroft1485]

Happy anniversary.

[@garyyule1949]

LOL.

[@jacquelinebell9186]

I have had my fourth email regarding payment of TV licence via direct debit, “which can’t be followed through due to the fact we don’t have your updated details”. No, you don’t have that because, I told you I don’t need a TV licence because I DONT watch BBC or BBC I player or any live TV programmes. Catch up TV only NO BBC ever! In fact, I will never watch BBC again, or any live TV. They make my 90 year old parents pay for the crap they call “entertainment “ which is not suitable for 90 year olds anyway! 😮 DISGUSTING 😡

[@stevegee8010]

They're enforcement officers as much as I'm a special canine unit when I walk my dog.

[@briankristiansen821]

Lol 😂 I get your point, but you should replace "dog" with "cat", as it does not add up with "dog" 😉👍

[@charlotteb6898]

@@briankristiansen821 you don't walk a cat.

[@bobbyuk5866]

@@charlotteb6898 Some people do. 😬

[@briankristiansen821]

@@charlotteb6898 well normally you would not walk a cat, but since some people do, your point becomes moot. 😊 My point was just that OP's analogy does not work, while using the "dog", but it would work with "cat". So to summerize, the enforcement officers are not enforcement officers, but salesmen/women, where as OP is a special K9 unit while walking his dog. 😁

[@charlotteb6898]

@@briankristiansen821 and now nobody understands what's just been said.

[@chrisbuxton1958]

If the goons knock on your door, say nothing, never disclose your name, and close the door.

[@fusiliers1]

No just act like a migrant Me speak no English

[@chillivodka01]

@@fusiliers1 No speako diego... ;)

[@LordColondy]

​@@chillivodka01 is that a blackadder reference

[@chillivodka01]

@@LordColondy It is indeed! :P

[@melwalters8531]

its nice to have someone like you to help us, thank you.

[@Annomous-58]

Jon has saved me £318 so far, 🥂 Jon

[@robertbosson5223]

I've had about 20 of their letters over the past few years and I'm still eagerly awaiting a visit. When they eventually do turn up, I'm not going to be able to contain my excitement!

[@gelvisward]

Lol 😅👍 I feel the same!! 😅

[@fusiliers1]

Should have said we speak no English

[@honorkemp]

give them there pile of letters back

[@debbiea4889]

Apparently they've been threatening to invade my new home to be for the past few years . I just watch KZbin, not the "lives " I don't wish to be rude when you have several hosts on a live you get people cutting across and talking at the same time ... forget it ! I just stick to streaming and cast it to my TV so I get the whole TV experience 😁😁😁😁

[@briansaiditsoitmustbetrue4206]

My TV has worked for OVER 6 YEARS now without a licence.. OVER £1000 still in my pocket.

[@Holycurative9610]

You are correctly licensed because you've researched what license you require. A lot of people don't know whether they need a license and TVL hide the facts so people buy one whether they need it or not. You're doing a good job of educating members of the public Jon, keep it up!!

[@BigboyRoy100]

Jon roasting the Buggering British Children brigade one video at a time. Keep up the good fight mate. 👍🏻

[@johnwalerzak6786]

🤣👍

[@Thetoxictiger1980]

Buggering British Children 😂 comment of the century that is lol 👍👊

[@TheWebstaff]

Should it not be Bum Buggering Chavs as per Jimmy S?

[@BigboyRoy100]

@Dave Obviously my comment was aimed at Saville.

[@vlratcliffe1]

You know iv heard a few of these BBC right tones but this one buggering british children has to be the best an most correct term 👌

[@BedsitBob]

I've been correctly UN-licenced for 13 years. 😁

[@roncouch]

Yes Chilli, how DO they get away with it? Someone in Ofcom or like body is clearly turning a blind eye to this appalling conduct and ‘they’ are supposed to oversee certain organisations to ensure they behave in a reasonable way. Suppose it boils down to what ‘some’ authorities call “reasonable”.

[@ibrstellar1080]

A bit like our WEF controlled Government.

[@thedogsdiddies8421]

Unfortunately, the law on the Statue books is worded in such a way that gives them the right to get away with it. It is a pathetic law, which in my opinion goes against common law and international law (fundamental right to be treated as innocent until proven guilty is also an international human right under Article 11 of the UN's Universal Declaration of Human Rights.) This private company, owned by Capita, are treating everyone as guilty under UK law, until they "assess" you as innocent and our politicians won't do anything about it! If I sent letters to MP's telling them they are guilty of murder because that sharp knife in their kitchen COULD be used to murder someone, there would be out-roar and so there should. Just because I own a TV does not mean I am guilty of using it to watch LIVE TV or recording it or using iPlayer!

[@JohnSmith-wl8cv]

Ofcom are x BBC top employees Lord Grade one of them

[@moorgunandmarshes]

Has any of these oversight bodies ever done anything for the consumers, you, me and all the little people? They are just a governmental smoke screen in the pockets of the very industries they are suppose to regulate .... but we the unwashed are not suppose to see it, so go away and pay your taxes and stop complaining.

[@bluesplayer59]

Backhanders mate 👌 Its what BBC stands for .... Big Backhanders Club .

[@jayroland9481]

I've been at this address for 23 years now and for most of those years I got my monthly letter imploring me to buy something I simply don't want nor have use for (I discovered my TV works just fine without a licence). They used to be addressed to me personally but after about 5 years they became "To the Legal Occupier". I have never acknowledged any communications nor have I spoken to anyone from TVL but about 10 months ago the letters stopped! Why? I have not got a clue but I'm very happy as it means my bin doesn't fill up so quickly.

[@simongilbert2704]

i've got the rest of my life NOT to buy one ;;;

[@TTM1895]

They will give you infinite chances to buy a TV license. Lol

[@carolramsey6287]

I had a visit. Wasn't in so they left a note. Now another threatening letter addressed to 'The Legal Occupier'. Finally i've had enough. Put on it "Not known at this address. Return to sender " I am not going to tell them I don't have a TV or watch any of that shit. Let them work for the money they aren't going to get from me.

[@queenberengaria9626]

carolramsey6287: Good for you!

[@rippinitupwithjamie1478]

Just had mine today. To the occupier . Also I am neither Sir or Madam lol. I have 10 days to respond or ger licenced. I do not need one, I told a goon this a few months ago and I wil never respond to them and these threats, however I can see why some feel scared by this. My housemate and landlord is 60 and I have now convinced him to cancel it from over a year ago as we do not watch anything that requires one. He was one paying out of fear of being in trouble. Shocking behaviour, told him to let me deal with it. Thanks for your videos xx

[@ViN-kr3ri]

But Jon, they haven't opened up with the truth. They've opened up by saying, in big bold letters, 'Were giving you 10 days to get correctly licensed', automatically assuming the recipient is breaking the law.

[@devonsteve2347]

That, my friend is going to be the way of the world in the future. In the New TRUSTLESS Society, we will be assumed guilty & have to prove our Innocence.

[@steveg.7485]

I've sent one of those back with Go forth and multiply written on it !

[@johnwalerzak6786]

🤣👍

[@DavidPirouet]

The correct licence is no licence!

[@TheRealWinsletFan]

Indeed, 21 years now.

[@Annomous-58]

Evening Jon, great video. I’ve now had my email to declare ‘no licence needed’ after two licence free years, so I decided to take your advice and ignore it. I’m waiting for my first goon visit with the ring doorbell at the ready and paper shredder😂

[@davidellis1079]

A domestic paper shredder is only built to take 5 sheets at a time. If can't deal with a whole goon. 🤣

[@peter7624]

Keep up the good work Jon. You are a national treasure and a beacon of common sense and morality in a crazy, woke world.

[@ShirleyT-Keela]

Their letters are constant. It's like harassment from an ex. How they keep getting away with their intimidating letters is beyond me. If anyone is in doubt or worried,,take on board all Jon is saying. 👌💚👊

[@incandescentwithrage]

I haven't received anything from them after filling in a license not needed declaration on their site. Took 2 minutes and now I don't have to bother with any of this

[@551moley]

Same here, you don't need to put any personal details, example Name "Mr Nobody" be creative I was, email address was the only thing, they sent confirmation and nothing else for 2 years.

[@bluenose7984]

You must be old if your ex's are sending you letters lol. Mine just get in my DM's lol.

[@MYBIGKINDHEART]

​@@bluenose7984it's a letter virus lol aka The Ex, this could be some stupid far fetch horror thriller 😂

[@lowenslow945]

Chilli - got this exact letter today ! Different date though we’ve got until Feb 8th. Been in the property for 7 months now. 2 visits and 6 letters I think maybe 7, they all get shredded after I write below the line. Excellent videos keep up the brilliant work. We are going to stop this scam.

[@ironcereal3092]

We got this letter. In the bin now.

[@daveofyorkshire301]

What other business has the ability to get away with making such grievous threats... Isn't it about time they were prevented from this aggressive marketing ploy?

[@bernadettelinfoot]

As always, good video I have never been visited by the goons and I haven't had a licence since 2011, I'm nearly 72 and not afraid thanks to you Mr Chilli

[@deanbrander8935]

The threatening letters should be reported to the Advertising Standards Authority as it's more like a disguised advert rather than useful information.

[@randomroses1494]

Good luck with that.

[@frankbrodie5168]

You state that you 'don't condone' people breaking the law and watching broadcast TV without a TVL. Totally agree with you there. But I'd go further and say that I wouldn't condone anyone watching the BBC FULL STOP! The longer people put up with that rubbish, the longer it will exist.

[@VXGaming]

They'll go for easier prey... That explains why they haven't bothered with me after the last visit.

[@Daithai96]

I've been taking your advice for a while now. I've had some very threatening letters, but they're now a source of amusement that I actually enjoy receiving.

[@honorkemp]

i had an empty property with no curtains no furniture it was for sale but still mountains of tv licence threat letters piled up

[@stevew3196]

They are desperate to sell you a licence. They are concerned about the fall in licence revenue. How much are they wasting on sending these letters that aren't worth the paper they are written on?

[@andrewdarley8988]

I have never had a TV licence but also I have never been harassed or visited. Why? Because when I get a letter every 3-4 years asking why I dont have a licence I promptly answer and explain I do not have a TV or watch any live broadcasts. I get a confimation and that is it for another 4 years. I know it is a cheek being asked to confirm this and their letters do tend to have a hectoring tone but surely it is better to spend 20 mins every 4 years than to ignore them then get in a sweat when they treat you suspiciously.

[@PaulaSB12]

I found this on quora that was interesting on the lies tv goons say Some years ago I had a knock at the door and a TV licence inspector knocked on the door to as to see my TV licence. I told him (truthfully) that I did not have one as I did not own a TV. He asked to come inside to have look around to see if I had a TV. I refused. He said he had a right to enter my home for the purpose of verifying whether ot not I had a TV. I asked to see his search warrant He said that he didn’t need one, the right to entry is given when you buy a TV licence. I reminded him I did not have a TV licence. He went away.

[@SpotlessLeopard]

If somebody has a Sky subscription that they obviously pay for, and they watch Sky live, why should they have to pay the BBC for that? It's like buying Cornflakes from Tesco, then Asda send you a letter saying you owe them money for it. These people are still perceiving themselves as they were in a bygone era, where they were seen as the be all and end all of broadcasting. Now it's all reality shows and Jermaine Jenas. They should be paying us to watch the shite.

[@Nicole-Faith]

Very well said. Fantastic comment.

[@SpotlessLeopard]

@@Nicole-Faith Thanks Nicole. It won't be long until they're forced into advertising. I won't watch it then either.

[@Nicole-Faith]

@@SpotlessLeopard Hi. Yes I really liked the part when you said they should pay us to watch their tripe and I agree they should!😂 I don't watch TV and haven't for many months. So I finally decided to cancel the licence but I can say in the last couple of years or maybe 3 years (I forget) there has only been one series that I enjoyed by them so it's not worth it. You're right they'll be getting desperate all the constant cancellations.

[@SpotlessLeopard]

@@Nicole-Faith Hiya again. They should definitely be paying us to sit through their rubbish, and money should come out of the telly. 🤣 I got rid of mine in 2016 and I've never regretted it. When I do catch a bit of BBC, because I'm not used to it, it seems to have got a lot worse since I last had a telly. It's like they're talking to children or something. I've had the letters threatening me with enforcement officers and I look at them when I wanna laugh. Never had a visit yet but I hope I do. It'd be good if it was the actual people from their station that knocked on the door. Gary Lineker with his clipboard and I'd trap his ears in the door.🤣

[@Nicole-Faith]

@@SpotlessLeopard Yes it's very harassing as chill con carni channel says and as you point out. Right after cancelling another letter came through saying the usual "are you sure you don't need a licence?". Also the letter says "we might send round officers to check" and in the letter they tried to make it look like watching youtube means you need a licence. They can sod off! Oh yes and Gary Linker is a horrible and annoying person so I wouldn't blame you 😂. After they commisioned that Shamima Bagum podcast I said to myself they are absolutely the worst as far as I'm concerned. It's like you said though if I shop at Tesco then why should I be charged in Asda. It's nutty and infuriating. We all need to put our foot down.

[@jimdigriz2923]

I've had umpteen of those as well as the ones with the IN0 number or the one warning of a visit on (or near) a certain date. I've yet to have anybody of the investigators or enforcement/sales officer knocking on my door. I still live in hope that one day they will.

[@nathanbowers6364]

Had a letter this morning saying as I'd ignored several letters and failed to get licensed, they have no alternative to start an investigation. Wonder what happened to the previous one that was in its' final stages?

[@r4vr4c]

It still amazes me the audacity of the BBC trying to force people into funding a corporation that funded and covered up Jimmy Saville and Rolf Harris for decades

[@andrewhills6535]

No licence for 4 years now , £600 saving and went to Benidorm on it 🎉

[@DrumToTheBassWoop]

The dear sir/madam is a good indicator they don't know who actually lives at the property, so your good on ignoring it.

[@glennpowell3444]

I have just learned that Ken Bruce was being paid 385 plus grand a year.Why am I paying towards that?

[@Big_Gaz_1]

Ken Bruce is worth every penny...however Gary Lineker isn't worth a crap in a cup let alone the £2 MILLION!!! that he gets paid!

[@JohnSmith-wl8cv]

Ken Bruce is Leaving The Banging British Children Brothel going to Greatest Hits Radio

[@johnblack6161]

Ive had everyone of there fake letters ,all binned.

[@oo0024]

Honestly I’ve never had anybody show up at my door 😂 I could only imagine how money they could be saving if they didn’t waste all this paper and ink

[@richardsterne2875]

What would happen if I collected a good number of their letters and put them in one of their envelopes and sent them back as not this address. They would have to pay excess postage due to over weight?

[@Dave-r4u]

I'm looking forward to receiving this latest letter, as I it's needed to finish off wallpapering my spare room.

[@justsean7785]

Received one of them letters, did not open it and wrote return to sender and posted it back. Last visit I had, informed them that I wasn't interested and their rights of implied access are revoked.

[@anonnemo2504]

Brilliantly explained for anyone new to the issue, CJ. I too cannot understand how Crapita are allowed to send such menacing letters and I no longer bother with the no licence needed declaration.

[@derektaylor7844]

They not , Capita don’t send the letters , they sent directly by the BBCs TV Licence Enforcement through a bulk mailing company based in London , Capita just responsible for the home visit part ,

[@anonnemo2504]

@@derektaylor7844 Whatever, there must be a high degree of coordination between these two, nominally at least, separate organisations.

[@Thetoxictiger1980]

I've been license free for over 6 years now... And counting 💪👊

[@gregwade7974]

I've already informed them I do not require a license. If their record keeping is inadequate, the problem is theirs.. The only thing they'll get from knocking on my door are the unnecessary letters I've saved up for them to recycle..

[@markfindlay8636]

They gave me 30years, and l haven't got round to it yet!

[@sg-zd8eb]

They tried to come for me earlier this year but I rang them up and told any way of watching tv had been disconnected so I don’t need a license. They accepted that but still said they may send someone to check, but thus far they haven’t.

[@Rbourk252]

They get away with it using fear, the landlords also insist the tenants must have a tv license and include this in the terms of tenancy.

[@rippinitupwithjamie1478]

I found this out years ago as a lodger, the greedy fuckers say if you pay rent for a room you should have a separate licence and are not covered for the whole house . Unbelievable!I will never buy one again, legitimately I dont need one

[@Holycurative9610]

I gave them my address when I rang them up to tell them I didn't want a license and when they asked for my name I said Mr L(egal). Occupier and the person in the call centre never said a word. I also rang the police to report a malicious communication because of the threatening manner of the letters and the police took my report and gave me a crime number but they weren't keen at all...

[@Brightstarlivesteam]

These letters amount to an offence under section 21 of the Thefts Act for demanding money with menaces, If you receive on of these letters you need to report ot top the local police. In additiuon the directirs pf the company sendoing out the letters are equaly guilty of the offence, The theft Act 1968 21 Blackmail. (1)A person is guilty of blackmail if, with a view to gain for himself or another or with intent to cause loss to another, he makes any unwarranted demand with menaces; and for this purpose a demand with menaces is unwarranted unless the person making it does so in the belief- (a)that he has reasonable grounds for making the demand; and (b)that the use of the menaces is a proper means of reinforcing the demand. (2)The nature of the act or omission demanded is immaterial, and it is also immaterial whether the menaces relate to action to be taken by the person making the demand. (3)A person guilty of blackmail shall on conviction on indictment be liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding fourteen years. 18 Liability of company officers for certain offences by company. (1)Where an offence committed by a body corporate under section F1... 17 of this Act is proved to have been committed with the consent or connivance of any director, manager, secretary or other similar officer of the body corporate, or any person who was purporting to act in any such capacity, he as well as the body corporate shall be guilty of that offence, and shall be liable to be proceeded against and punished accordingly. (2)Where the affairs of a body corporate are managed by its members, this section shall apply in relation to the acts and defaults of a member in connection with his functions of management as if he were a director of the body corporate. Textual Amendments F1Words in s. 18(1) repealed (15.1.2007) by Fraud Act 2006 (c. 35), ss. 14(1)(3), 15(1), Sch. 1 para. 4, Sch. 3; S.I. 2006/3200, art. 2 Modifications etc. (not altering text) C1S. 18 applied by Theft Act 1978 (c. 31, SIF 39:6), s. 5(1) Fraud Act 2006 12Liability of company officers for offences by company (1)Subsection (2) applies if an offence under this Act is committed by a body corporate. (2)If the offence is proved to have been committed with the consent or connivance of- (a)a director, manager, secretary or other similar officer of the body corporate, or (b)a person who was purporting to act in any such capacity, he (as well as the body corporate) is guilty of the offence and liable to be proceeded against and punished accordingly. (3)If the affairs of a body corporate are managed by its members, subsection (2) applies in relation to the acts and defaults of a member in connection with his functions of management as if he were a director of the body corporate.

[@philflip1963]

In the past watching TV was pretty well ubiquitous, almost every household in the country could be assumed to have and watch TV. Now things are changing however but the licencing authorities are still acting as if things have not. It is no longer justifiable to proceed upon the assumption that if a household has no TV licence then this is grounds to hold a reasonable suspicion that an offense is being comitted. This makes things difficult for the licencing authorities, of course it can all be solved if they are allowed to come into your house and check but many people dislike this. Is it really so difficult for most of us most of the time to allow such a person in to just check? None of this will do the providers of mainstream TV any good in the long term however if they don't read the writing on the wall and switch over to the internet because as time goes by it will just become too expensive to enforce their fees. I can only suggest that they stop transmitting TV over the air and do it via broadband internet, then it can be verified if you use/watch their services. And someone please produce a simple box that can be plugged into a TV so that it can recieve the transmissions over the internet, and for Gods sake make it simple so that those who are not internet savvy can use their TV's just like before, or preferably even easier!

[@jamescstanley5018]

Hang on a minute, if I write to someone demanding that they pay for a service you do not use, and threaten action if they do not pay, that is a criminal offense, that of "Demanding Money With Menaces", a crime that can result, not only in a criminal record, but a serious fine or imprisonment for repeat offenses. So when they call on me, I will video their conversation and then tell them that I have the evidence to arrest them, as a citizen, there and then, followed by calling the police and insisting action be taken! I do not watch any broadcast service, and I do not even watch you tube live streams, as this could be a grey area. Stuff 'em! Keep up the good work. PS As a Radio Amateur, I have a license to transmit TV if I wish! Jim M7BXT

[@peterfisher3829]

Would I need a licence to watch your TV transmission, if I not a licenced radio Amateur if I had the equipment to do so ?

[@125brat]

@@peterfisher3829 No you would not because you would be regarded as a Short Wave Listener for which you don't need a licence. I'm also a Radio Amateur who transmits Amateur TV on 23cms, 5GHz and hopefully 10GHz and ES'Hail;QO-100 satellite soon.

[@gregjarvis3288]

What happens if you return the letter with a note attached "I am not here" .

[@Beanie1984]

How come it says you can pay from £6 a week? 6 x 52 = £312

[@stevegee8010]

Yes, they con people into paying weekly and make a lot more money. I'd wager the majority are elderly and don't fully understand.

[@Beanie1984]

@@stevegee8010 That is mental. So people pay £312 a year rather than £159 for being able to pay weekly. That's just nuts and don't sound like that should be legal. Sounds like the pre-payment electric meters I used to have when on benefits, biggest rip off going!

[@Big_Gaz_1]

that's over 6 months and as soon as you have paid your TV licence for the year, they expect you to start coughing up for next years in advance!

[@Beanie1984]

@@Big_Gaz_1 That makes a bit more sense, but surely £3 a week for the year would be better

[@johnward3641]

Great tips. I get a threatening letter addressed to Legal Occupier on average per fortnight. I've had threats from court action to reducing my credit card limit. I will never give in. Keep up the good word educating about these salesmen goons.

[@janehennessey2857]

Thank you for all the very good advice.

[@davidmellor8049]

Just put a note on your front door,saying,,,THIS DOOR WILL NOT BE OPENED TO DOOR TO DOOR SALESMEN,TV GOONS INCLUDED!…..CANCEL YOUR TV LICENCE TODAY!!!!!

[@utube4andydent]

If you don’t require a licence then you are “correctly licensed” it says it in the opening sentence!

[@angelathornalley5386]

Frightening the public seems to be an ongoing theme now for the past few years

[@mikebayliss8598]

I'm waiting for the river's authority to come round to see if I want a licence to take up fishing, still waiting for them to bombarded me with letters about me taking up fishing, is this not the way government bodies work. Tv licencing can do one, for us there's nothing we want to watch, listen or read from MSM. keep up the good work 👍

[@Sidistic_Atheist]

I did the No License needed declaration. Because I thought I had to. Thanks for your help and advice.

[@johnwishart3851]

im sick to my back teeth getting "red letters" from these ,,,!"££$%)&(*%%... patiently waiting on the "visit" !!

[@Demonarrows1]

according to them you also need a BBC subscription to watch sky news live on youtube... It should be renamed bbc subscription. Not the fake authority of a tv license. It's not a driving license or gun license or whatever else. Its a state enforced BBC subscription. Their logic is like having the government say you need a Netflix subscription because you have the internet.

[@gelvisward]

Hamburger inspector!! 😅😅 love it!!

[@Tazz-Media]

My neighbours partner pays the licence fee EVERY year even though he DOES NOT own a TV. 😛🤣 He's so paranoid someone will turn up on his doorstep. Madness!!!

[@quentinpage5523]

I had a notice for 10 days which was 3days ago and they did not visit.

[@urbaneexplorer6115]

You don't need a licence even if you do use their services. I've watched football, snooker, tennis, Olympics, etc. Never paid for a licence and never will.

[@Southerncomfort420]

Very nice of you to help people. ❤

[@rickremco6275]

Always send the letter back with "Return to sender". At least they may have to pay/process the postage.

[@jackywhite880]

It used to be an offence in the UK to "obtain money by menaces." If that's still a thing, it's clear that Crapitas has been given a keep out of jail card. What exactly IS Crapitas other than a protection racket?

[@debbiea4889]

I'm not bothered, I've got one to say they're going to come round and inspect.... that requires someone to be home , the place is a building site so good luck to them .

[@JustMeZero988]

ALSO, make sure your Pilot's license is up to date or the local airport will be round to check. 😳😳 😜😜😜😜😜

[@briantrew6116]

I received a card through the post which, on reflection, may be a sneaky way of trying to get one to suggest that they watch broadcast TV. Alas I simply read it and cast it in the bin but now I wonder about its bene-fides. It ostensibly an organisation wanting volunteers to give their views of TV programmes with an opportunity to win an undisclosed prize. It looked so sus that I discarded it. My neighbours did not get one but it was addressed to me personally (not Mr & Mrs) and not to "the occupier". Now if others you know get such a card, perhaps my current suspicions may be right. Have a good day Brian

[@darrengallagher4385]

Yes. Same letter arrived and now quaking in my cowboy boots. Will spend the next 10 days climbing the walls in nail biting anxiety 😂

[@grahamtanner1066]

Oh wow, perhaps we could set-up a GoFundMe page to get you a TV licence in time. Personally, I plan to do something sponsored to raise some funds ... maybe a 'sponsored ignore their letters'? I must have at least 20 of these letters now, all addressed to 'The Occupier' or 'The Legal Occupier'. I have been collecting them for at least 5 years. Oh dear, I must be in trouble ... I'm scared. 🤣

[@paulineashcroft1485]

Is there a Mr/Mrs/Ms Occupier somewhere wondering where all of their post goes?

[@clemobenoit5813]

@@paulineashcroft1485 Yeh, I get their mail too...

[@paulineashcroft1485]

@@clemobenoit5813 It's so annoying.

[@oojimmyflip]

Im BBC letter blind, I dont see them at all. I think they got fed up with no reaction from me.

[@ozzy8286]

On reflection, that could also mean that many people are paying for the licence that don't need one. Are they going to suggest to people that they may not require a licence and that these people should cancel their licence within the next 10 days ,,, in order to be correctly licensed. 😊

[@jonevans4331]

I'd very much like to know the cost of sending these letters. It's not like free fishing on the internet. Royal Mail has a cost? I'd love to see their books as it doesn't really have a good business model for sure,

[@derektaylor7844]

Cost is 64p per licence and currently 24.468.000 licenses in place . ( source BBC financial information ) Letters are sent directly from TVL by a London based bulk mail company , not by Capita , they only responsible for idiots ,,

[@icdgyixify99]

I got one too. They can still eff off.

[@darrenp1711]

We’ve had 3 of those “10 day notices” over the last year. Still no visit. Don’t care either way. 🤷‍♂️

[@Oklol175]

i got one of these! and one saying that the "enforcement divison" was lookng at me, comeplete crooks

[@glynnhayman5374]

I’ve just had an official investigation opened at my address. Not a penny more.

[@TheWebstaff]

You should ask, "Do you want to come in?" If they try and step over the threshold you should hit them with your home defense weapon. You asked them a question, it wasn't an invitation to enter your private property. And they invaded your house you felt threatened and had to defend yourself. Something big needs to happen when it comes to these goons so someone takes notice and they change the law.

[@mraidymaddful]

ChilliJon you're not quite right in what you said at the beginning of this. You only need a licence to watch live BBC programmes and IPlayer. You don't need one for ITV, Channels 4 & 5 and all the cable channels etc. It's only BBC that ask for a licence to watch their programmes. There's nothing on BBC channels worth watching these days anyways..........

[@chrno269]

I received a brown envelope addressed to ‘legal occupier’ but it didn’t say TV license on it. It did say ‘don’t leave things to chance’ though. I didn’t open it - went straight into the recycling bin. I’ve been getting a fair few letters recently but I don’t bother opening them now.

[@TrevsTravelsByNarrowboat]

I was at my parent's house one day and they received one of these letters. I don't know which one it was as I wrote on the envelope "return to sender not required at this address"

[@stephenhargreaves9011]

Are you sure about the visits after a declaration. In 14 years of declaring I don't need a license (and the last time, just to piss them off I didn''t declare) I have never had a visit.

[@waynestockton8953]

My next no licence needed letter should be coming this May, this time I'm not going to reply to it. What I'm going to do is save all the threatening letters up and when I have enough I'm going to my solicitor with them to start suing for harassment, more people should do this.

[@nickgower8681]

This is clearly harassment and therefore totally illegal. Where are all the smart ass lawyers when you need them??

[@MrClivehyde]

how much do the americans pay to the bbc to watch bbc america?

[@mrdc5735]

Had so many of these letters, but still no visit. I'm looking forward to being able to close the door on them

[@Nickle314]

I feel deprived. Last letter I've received doesn't have a date on it. Mind you it has Scott Robson. Works at Guilford, Maidstone, Cambridge. You have to wonder if its a wages fraud

[@Sweetie-zf3ss]

Funny in my begging letter he works in Oxford 😂😂😂 why it’s almost as if this is some sort of scam 😂😂😂💖

[@CommietubeCensorshipSquad]

He's also "area manager" or whatever down here in Swansea too. That's what my threat-o-grams claim anyway! 🙄

[@Sweetie-zf3ss]

@@CommietubeCensorshipSquad I reckons he’s one of them there made up fella’s or he’s coining it in with all these jobs either way it’s a con 🤔🤫💖

[@CommietubeCensorshipSquad]

@@Sweetie-zf3ss of course it is, they're using old "Robbo" as a scam name to terrify the gullible and vulnerable into buying the Propaganda Tax.

[@Sweetie-zf3ss]

@@CommietubeCensorshipSquad yep so no twat can be held accountable or so they think 💖

[@jackywhite880]

This reminds me of a routine by the late and great Robin Williams... "You cross that line and you die! You crossed it? OK - you cross THAT line and you die! OK - you cross THAT line and you die! You crossed all the lines??! OK - I go home now and sulk! "

[@paulkazjack]

Bbc need taking to court about this. Its harassment.