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Why am I still getting these letters ?!

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teletubbyy · 17/03/2026 15:19

I filled in the declaration form in December when we moved to our new home. I literally watch YouTube for the kids, bing or Miss Rachel etc and not the live stuff. And on the evening we watch Netflix or Disney+.
I think it’s terrible they use scare tactics. Should they not be leaving me alone since I’ve filled in the declaration form?! I have major anxiety and do not need to be worrying some blokes going to turn up on my doorstep demanding I let him in.

Why am I still getting these letters ?!
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icouldholditwithacobweb · 17/03/2026 15:31

It is very annoying, I have never owned a TV since buying my house, don't watch OD TV online or anything, never had a need for a license, even let a guy in once to verify I do not in fact have a TV in the house, fill in the declaration every year...and STILL get the threatening emails and letters. I have started ignoring them altogether now, there's no point filling anything in or responding as they keep coming no matter what.

WinterBlues26 · 17/03/2026 15:31

In your shoes I would fill in the declaration once more in case there was a glitch (doubtful) and screenshot it.

Then ignore any future letters.

GeorgeMichaelsCat · 17/03/2026 15:31

I get these letters as well, rather nasty tone to them. I had one with a threat of them turning up, did they? No they did not. Now I am apparently 'under investigation', well they can go ahead, I don't watch live TV and have Netflix. The letters get shredded.

EveryKneeShallBow · 17/03/2026 15:29

It’s disgusting how they hound people. It absolutely shouldn’t be allowed.

toomuchfaff · 17/03/2026 15:28

All you say if someone turns up is; I've filled in the declaration. Goodbye.

They cant demand to enter. You are not required to speak to them. Dont overshare and start stuttering and give them an opening for conversation. Dont engage.

If he says I can see a TV in your house.

I've filled in the declaration - goodbye. Shut the door.

There are plenty of resources online which advise on what to do. You’re not doing anything wrong. Just bin it and ignore it.

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teletubbyy · 17/03/2026 15:27

I’ve just tried to call them to speak to someone about receiving these letters, you just go round in circles with an automated woman ! Nightmare.

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