TV Licensing Threat Letter March 2024

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  • @gruber1650
    @gruber1650 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +40

    I get one most months, had a visit back in 2020, zero chance of getting any money from me😮

  • @mikesmith-fw9nc
    @mikesmith-fw9nc 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +26

    One of the few advantages of social media is that more and more people are becoming aware of these tactics by the BBC. They see that they are not alone. And fewer and fewer people are now being scared in to paying for a licence they dont want.

  • @terrywho1
    @terrywho1 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +31

    Still get monthly threats here.
    Keep buying cream cakes for the visitors but end up eating them myself!

  • @johnredman4568
    @johnredman4568 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +28

    I have had all the same type of letters. I don't open them just bin them. They can waste their time and money, makes no difference to me.

  • @ianmcnamara-t1f
    @ianmcnamara-t1f 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +24

    i get one every three week, never open them throw them straight in the bin.

  • @icdgyixifyinstereo
    @icdgyixifyinstereo 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

    Anyone who pays for a TV licence does so out of fear and/or ignorance. Do not pay them. Do not even engage with them.

  • @rickyraw5457
    @rickyraw5457 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    I got that one two weeks ago claiming somebody would be visiting on 29th march..... Friday bank holiday...... I waited in all day and nobody came.... Bunch of tossers.....

  • @bill-2018
    @bill-2018 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    No t.v. for 24 years.
    All I get is every three years asking if my circumstances have changed to remind me I need a licence if I now have a t.v.
    One card in my letterbox several years ago to say they had called but I was out.
    No hassle for me.

  • @Dennis-qi1bz
    @Dennis-qi1bz 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +23

    april first i will be calling police on hate crime hotline my letter is causing me alarm and distress and invoking fear , prohibited as i am a protected having special characteristics - i get alarmed very quickly

  • @jackwatsonepic626
    @jackwatsonepic626 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    I have been licenced free for about a year and a 1/2 now. Learning all what I need to know of Chile, John the TH-camr .
    I have had 10 letters and 3 Knox on my door. I answer the door to find out if it is. And as soon as he /she shows me their.
    I D
    I just close the door shown in my teeth. I say nothing to them. I got a letter saying they were coming out to . See me. They won't get no money out of me LOL.

    • @homeandtravel7235
      @homeandtravel7235  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      Chilli John's channel is good, i am subscribed to it.

  • @DJOveryde
    @DJOveryde 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    I love the fact that my friend was told if she watches youtube she needs a TV licence. Not sure TH-cam know that the BBC licencing goons are using them to illegally scare people into getting a licence.

  • @scotspaul
    @scotspaul 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    Write to them that your taking that day off work to be in, IF they FAIL to arrive you will sue them for the days wage.

    • @zog97xy
      @zog97xy 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      Writing to them just disturbs the wasp's nest..

  • @brianlopez8855
    @brianlopez8855 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

    Another firelighter

  • @seantaylor9758
    @seantaylor9758 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    Just bin it with all the other rubbish Royal Mail deliver. I've always wanted a visit from capita but I guess the remote location and gated drive with animals inside puts them off!!

  • @4faxache935
    @4faxache935 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

    I was meant to be getting a visit on Friday.
    Was in all day long and guess what??? No visit.
    Even if they had arrived the door would have been opened and they would be asked who they represent --- followed up with a "no thank you" and the door politely shut in their faces.

    • @davidadams5116
      @davidadams5116 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      You should have sent them a bill for a lost days pay.

  • @wildbill6771
    @wildbill6771 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    I've had a letter asking if I'm going to be in on the 5th April too

  • @shaunjones6049
    @shaunjones6049 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    I think they target older people who are easily frightened 😔

    • @Sine-gl9ly
      @Sine-gl9ly 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Then I hope they _do_ turn up on my doorstep one day - and try to intimidate me. It will all be on camera.
      Although I'm pushing 80 now, and look like your stereotypical cosy little old lady, I'm sharp, nasty, sceptical, sarcastic and stubborn when I choose to be. I am rarely frightened on my own behalf but will still jump to the protection (usually verbal only, nowadays) of those who are being frightened by others.
      Legally licence free for over 40 years now, last time I watched a TV of my own was Charles & Diana's wedding!

    • @ep1929
      @ep1929 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      ​@@Sine-gl9ly If you ignore their threat letters and don't answer the door when they come round they eventually give up as it's not cost effective to keep chasing a non responder.

    • @Sine-gl9ly
      @Sine-gl9ly 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      @@ep1929 ... but a big part of me WANTS them to come round so I can waste their time and money. Also to get a video of them trying to bully a little old lady who lives in sheltered accommodation!

    • @homeandtravel7235
      @homeandtravel7235  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Good on you for standing up to bullies, much respect.

    • @homeandtravel7235
      @homeandtravel7235  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Very true.

  • @melviniq1169
    @melviniq1169 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    My wife and I have had 30 letters so far, one a month for nearly 3 years she thinks that they may be collectable antiques one day LOL.

  • @rog3833
    @rog3833 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Yeah they come in batches . I don't even bother opening them. They never turn up on the day they threaten too anyway, which is a shame - cos im itching to slam the door in their face, for getting on my wick. Last visit was about a year ago - and i could hear him swearing when he saw my camera lol.

  • @MultiScampi
    @MultiScampi 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    I've had the same letter, unfortunately they put an 'A' after my house number which happens to be the annex next door, I know they have a licence so this is going to be interesting

  • @afreeman1980
    @afreeman1980 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    I'm getting one a month at the moment.

  • @none7574
    @none7574 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    They were supposed to be here yesterday. We waited in with tea and biscuits....not for them..we had dog poop for them....but sadly they didn't show

  • @davewhittles
    @davewhittles 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    i had one myself they said will you be in around the 28th of march even if i was i wasn't going to answer to those idiots

  • @davidadams5116
    @davidadams5116 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    When i get them i send them back in a fresh envelope but with no stamp. Makes me feel better anyway.

  • @louiseburnett5795
    @louiseburnett5795 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    I T S A L L B O L L O C K S I G N O R E T H E M & D O N T A N S W E R Y O U R D O O R .

  • @andreivaughn1468
    @andreivaughn1468 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    The problem is that the rules assume you're a law breaker. Why do I have to confirm every so often (every year or every few years) that I STILL don't have a TV license? If I confirmed once that I don't need a license, I'm not gonna keep confirming for the rest of my life, piss off. How about if someone answers "no" to one of these letters or phone calls, send them a special form they can fill out and send, or give them a phone number they can ring, so that if circumstances change, and they start watching live TV, THEY can notify you instead.
    it should be opt in, not opt out.

  • @gingerjessy
    @gingerjessy 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    I don't why people would be intimidated. I'm certainly not.
    A. Don't get caught watching live tv
    B. No problem. They have as much authority as the Avon Lady.

    • @homeandtravel7235
      @homeandtravel7235  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Who would want to watch live tv tv anyway, there are so many better options.

  • @alanreynolds5985
    @alanreynolds5985 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    I’ve had hundreds and I have tried to talk to the person whose name is on the letters without success. So if they can’t speak to me, they can **** off.

  • @MusicChannel12-55
    @MusicChannel12-55 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    One a month for 15 yrs now.
    Still no court case 😂

  • @cabdriveruk
    @cabdriveruk 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    A goon called at my door and said "do you know who i am ?" i said "why ? don't you know who you are ? better ask your mother, He said "let me have your name" i said "what will i use then ?" then he turned around and walked away. i had him on camera the whole time he was there.

    • @homeandtravel7235
      @homeandtravel7235  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That made me laugh thanks for sharing your story.

  • @Mucklegipe
    @Mucklegipe 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    In this day and age why is it that the BBC has to fund this way? All other media outlets rely on advertising, even the likes of social media and TH-cam.

    • @susie5668
      @susie5668 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      And we have to pay them to watch other channels.I don't get it 🙄 stopped paying told them I don't need tvlicence anymore! Letters come every month just bin them and keep the door shut! Job done 😂

  • @alexblue6991
    @alexblue6991 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I got the same type of letter I'm supposed to get a visit tomorrow I have a visit last year I gust shut the door

  • @pkelly5149
    @pkelly5149 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    They visit 5000 a day ??!! Plenty of people, it seems, out there not paying the t.v. tax
    ( the new arrivals to our country certainly won't be).
    I've been license free for a year-and-a-half now.
    Probably never going back to paying.

  • @MusicChannel12-55
    @MusicChannel12-55 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Only self admission will get you procecuted.

  • @JasonHazell-v3e
    @JasonHazell-v3e 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Since I cancelled my TV licence in 2019 I've lost count how many letters I've been getting from these goones I know I've had 3 ore 4 red letters and 1 visit I don't fear these people there are beginning to get boring and all talk one thing I like about all of this is they are lossing money each day they send letters and because more and more people cancelling their TV licence the may not have enough people to visit there homes 😂😂😂😂

    • @stewartlancaster6155
      @stewartlancaster6155 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      tell them you do not need a licence and the letters will stop fairly quickly

  • @fitfinlay999
    @fitfinlay999 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    I got that !

  • @Pugwash.
    @Pugwash. 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I've been getting them monthly for 2 years now. One came today and was cheap: All black text and no window on the envelope. I was quite offended.

  • @willdixon2349
    @willdixon2349 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    One every month for me. I love the Threatograms !!

  • @margaretmaskell9985
    @margaretmaskell9985 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I don’t have a fishing license because I don’t fish. Likewise I don’t have a TV license because I don’t have a TV. Difference is I don’t have to keep telling the river/ sea authorities I don’t need a license.

  • @zog97xy
    @zog97xy 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Computer generated letter bin or shred.

    • @andreivaughn1468
      @andreivaughn1468 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Every letter that isn't hand writen is technically computer generated... but I get your point.

  • @wildthing6668813
    @wildthing6668813 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I will be in, as I am every day, but won't be answering the door to any goons that knock as I used the video doorbell if anyone knocks, even if they don't use the doorbell, to see who it is and won't answer the door if I'm not expecting a delivery or someone visiting.

  • @DaIrishman-jw8bn
    @DaIrishman-jw8bn 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I’ve had 2 visits in last 4 weeks they just get told no thanks and door shut on them

  • @geoffreyking4515
    @geoffreyking4515 21 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Not addressed to me ,my name is not legal occupier, if they call on me I will tell them my name is Clarence clagnut

  • @DeniseDeekes
    @DeniseDeekes 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    Boycott BBC they can stick there licence.

  • @michaelpayne4540
    @michaelpayne4540 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I return them to sender unopened.

  • @Martyn-j8n
    @Martyn-j8n 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    39 years and still going strong without one, and I watch anything i please. No communication, no chance of getting a penny from me.

  • @jimcazador6057
    @jimcazador6057 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Strange visit this morning 26th June, Letter stated 27th June if I was in, Anyway, knock at the door ask me if I lived there I said yes, said he was from TV licence and did I have a licence I replied not interested and said I don't watch live TV, he replied well that's all you had to say , then asked do I watch TV and again told him not live TV, he said ok, here is my ID, do you mind if I come in and check it will only take two minutes, I replied no, he again said its only two minutes, again I said no. He said ok and left. Don't think there is anything in that for a search warrant. But be careful, they are sneaky bastards...

    • @homeandtravel7235
      @homeandtravel7235  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Don't even waste your time talking to them just shut the door and carry on with your life.

  • @joemarden3907
    @joemarden3907 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    The BBC are like Rishi.........finished

  • @lilywhite1083
    @lilywhite1083 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I now have 42 of these letters!

  • @russell5791
    @russell5791 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    1 a year, I get a "threatogram" at least once a month.

    • @homeandtravel7235
      @homeandtravel7235  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Funny enough i had my 2nd one this year recently.

  • @bally1213
    @bally1213 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I’m charging them £20 per hour for waiting in , say 9 to 5 = 8 hours x 20 =£160 , yep, that should cover it. I’ve had three so that’s £480 , cash is excepted 😝😝☝️

  • @andymeadows2768
    @andymeadows2768 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Their line my cat litter tray just fine had 2 this year already 2024 just waiting for number 3 but their will not get a call from me

  • @derekmoore8224
    @derekmoore8224 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Harassment letters can we take out a class action?

    • @homeandtravel7235
      @homeandtravel7235  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Probably would take years and capita have the money to fight it.

  • @casper1240
    @casper1240 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Licence free 10 years one Goon salesmen or was it a Woman cant remember i just closed the door and said NO By the way do TH-cam get a cut of the Licence fee that the BBC collect ? Scott Robson

    • @iamrocketray
      @iamrocketray 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      NO! it ALL goes to the Government who then decide how much to give the BBC, the remainder goes into the government coffers. Now you know why they won't scrap the TV License.

  • @kramsc1
    @kramsc1 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    If it's not addressed to you then shred it and recycle it.

  • @michaelhodges1749
    @michaelhodges1749 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Reneber JIM WILL FIX IT alright!!

  • @tonydavis6482
    @tonydavis6482 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Explaine the dutys of an `Enforcement` officer.....have they read what `Inforcement` means....they use that because it sounds scary.....by rights you can take it to a solicitor......they will tell you it means they are trying to make you do sometthing you dont want to do.....that is a criminal offense and they are not above the law.....

    • @susie5668
      @susie5668 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      My postman told me they are not the law they like to make you think that 😮

  • @rosemarygriffin2184
    @rosemarygriffin2184 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Tell the TV licencing Gestapo to go and do one!

  • @dirtyburtysgraffcafe5030
    @dirtyburtysgraffcafe5030 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Im 2 years plus into cancelling mine ,got me a refund aswell at the time but as it stands today i haven't even had a threatenibg letter ,im quite disappointed if im honest 😂😂😂

  • @markfindlay8636
    @markfindlay8636 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    They've been investigating me for 20 years and all they have is my alias the occupier 😅

  • @gweilospur5877
    @gweilospur5877 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Yeah, and I also shoplift all of my groceries.

  • @Kivetonandrew
    @Kivetonandrew 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Ooh I do feel sorry for you only getting one letter a year. Im getting one every month so there. Bet you are real jealous! 😂😂😂

  • @MrTatts64
    @MrTatts64 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I dont know why you (or anyone else) even bothers opening the letter. As you rightly point out, its not even addressed to you or any family / friends living with you. Why n0ot take the easy and minimal stress option of just putting it in the recycling bin with the rest of the junk mail / unaddressed mail.

    • @homeandtravel7235
      @homeandtravel7235  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks for your comment, maybe i will start doing that.

    • @MrTatts64
      @MrTatts64 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@homeandtravel7235 Good for you mate. Is there not a law about not opening mail that's not addressed to you?? That alone justiifies anyone not opening such mail, in my honest opinion.

    • @barracudabossgaming6853
      @barracudabossgaming6853 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I also scan them and save the document as proof of harassment for a possible future law suit.

    • @MrTatts64
      @MrTatts64 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@barracudabossgaming6853 Very good point!

  • @iancoles1349
    @iancoles1349 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    In bin

  • @ianf831
    @ianf831 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have Sky etc all the usual stuff on my tv….so if I stop paying my license am I in trouble….all the stuff on TH-cam seems to be about people who are legally ok but still get threats….or are people just cancelling the license and still watching normal tv?…PS I hate the bbc and refuse to watch any of their woak shite

  • @over-engineered
    @over-engineered 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    to call themselves ‘enforcement officers’ implies you have to have a licence. as I’m sure all this video’s viewers know, you don’t. I just don’t get how they get away with the wording, it’s harassment.

  • @Stickings90
    @Stickings90 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    If you use an internet enabled computer, you may still be liable to have to pay for a TV licence as they can also download or stream live television feeds

    • @Thespian-wp6xq
      @Thespian-wp6xq 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      You do not need a TV licence for a computer.

    • @bill-2018
      @bill-2018 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Even to receive BBC radio on my computer I would have to sign in so they would know if I watch t.v. because I'd no doubt have to sign in.
      I didn't bother.

    • @rog3833
      @rog3833 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      Doesnt matter if your device is capable or not - its whether you use the function. And anyway how the hell are they going to know - unless your a prat and let them in and open your gob.

    • @rog3833
      @rog3833 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@bill-2018 Thats what temporary email services are for

    • @zog97xy
      @zog97xy 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      No you don't

  • @davidlawrence942
    @davidlawrence942 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I got one I sent it back with message on it ( will you be in on that date because I'm coming to see you). 😅😅😅