24 TIPS Dealing with TV Licence Agents

24 Things to remember when dealing with TV Licensing Agents.

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[smellyfinger]

Pro tip:

If someone knocks on your door and you don't know them, don't even get off the couch. It's worked for me for years. 👍

[danielbentley]

I remember the only time I spoke to a guy knocking on the door and he said I hadn't paid. I said "I don't have a TV" and he asked to come in to check, which I refused. Then he said "Well, you do realise we have TV detection vans so we can prove you are watching" and I just said "Well, if you've got that technology why do you need to come inside to check? Surely your van has all the proof you need." and politely closed the door.

[ginjarninjar]

Ignore them. The one and only tip you'll ever need

[Rob-vhen]

quickest and easiest way to deal with them is, open door, who are you? TV licensing, NO thanks, bye, close door. They are only salesmen, on commission, not officers as they would have you believe.

[BradBrassman]

As he states, by far the best defence is a camera and film them. It really is like Garlic to a Vampire and they clear off at high speed. I saw the footage (secretly filmed) where the Capita instructor tutoring new employees tells them, "if you see a camera or the person called on starts filming, leave immediately as we dont want your image on social media" .

[iggysfriend]

I did a 2-year declaration when I cancelled my licence and so far I have received 15 letters from them in the last 21 months. So the declaration may work but in my case they have clearly ignored it. One thing that really annoys me is that their letters are written in a decpetive manner to get you to buy a licence. They imply watching on demand TV such as Amazon Prime, NetFlix, 4OD etc requires a licence which it doesn't.

[blooaloo]

I enjoy them calling, I encourage and wait for them to visit on purpose. I don't even own a TV. So I always make sure to ask them loudly at the door about the BBC covering for Jimmy Saville. I try to keep them there as long as possible and waste as much time as I can, but they usually scurry away like rats pretty fast.

[mechanoid]

The thing that really grinds my gears with TV licensing is the way that they harass and generally send intimidating letters designed to frighten you into getting a license when you don't need one. Even when a declaration has been sent stating that a TV license is not required it is frequently ignored and the intimidation continues. Is there no way of making them answer for their actions legally?

[michaelgoode]

I have to ask: Why should you need to declare that you don't need a licence? I don't drive or for that matter own a shotgun and I don't get harassed all the time to declare that I do not need either of these licences. How come? This behaviour is entirely unreasonable in my opinion.

I tried the self declaration but it became worse than harassment in my view when they started writing with their threats after a relatively short period. It's state-endorsed intimidation in my opinion.

The last one who visited threatened me with the police and jail so I invited them to call the police there and then. They left swearing and shouting at me whilst they walked down the street and never returned. This was in 2016.

[super-retro-]

I can’t believe this racket still goes on.

[markpaul]

You forgot number 25 + 26
The Most important one.
Do not give out or confirm your name and NEVER sign anything you haven't had read by an expert such as a lawyer or accountant who understands what you are signing.
Nobody has ever successfully prosecuted "The occupier"

[johncarlo]

Us poor old pensioners can't afford to pay a TV licence even if we don't need one but we can't afford a barrister for one hour so it's absolutely nonsense, so we end up paying for a licence out of fear, what a sad country we live in, I despair

[robburrows]

I have a sign on my door saying no sellers, religious groups or TV licence Goons. That and writing in reply inviting them to come in for a £300 charge (on condition I film them throughout to avoid being verbelled up or otherwise framed) has had the desired effect. I love your channel and advice. Thanks!!!!

[AdamKyleAnderson]

I live in a block of flats. To get in the building you have to ring the buzzer at the main door. I simply don't let anybody in who I don't recognise unless they happen to be people coming to do work in my flat or any of the usual delivery services.

[DerbJd]

Open door, smile. Close door. Lock door. Done.

[Annomous-]

Easy advice don’t watch anything as it’s being broadcast or watch BBC IPLAYER, then no licence is required. Job done

[andygreena]

Just close the door and ignore all letters, don’t interact

[charman]

Anyone else addicted to this guy and his advice. Knowledge is power.

[ArminGrewe]

Haven't had a TV license for over 20 years. Had a visit once ~15 years ago, told them friendly I didn't need one and that was it. And since they (finally) implemented the online declaration I just renew it every couple of years without any problems.

[celery]

The only tip you need is as soon as they tell you they are TV licencing you just shut the door. There is nothing they can do, they have no right of entry to your property.