Statistically what are the chances of me being caught if I don't pay the TV licence ?

angelina.rose

I've been checked twice - once at university, once when living in a shared house. Luckily I've always had a license so wasn't fined.

I'd say buy a licence but if money is tight, buy a black & white licence (approx. Â£40). If they check, just say you've recently upgraded to colour and a cheque is in the post.

The Cat

Very high you should pay it. You can pay each month on direct debit.

Matt

100%. The pooter doesn't lie.

You are however asking the wrong question. You will receive a notice stating that they know you haven't got a licence (what they don't know is whether you have a telly (or a mobile that plays telly) - this letter will be from aan enforcement bod.

You will eventually get a visit. The detector person will ask to come in to see whether you have a TV.

This all works on self incrimination. If you don't let him in, and don't admit that you have a TV, or a mobile able to receive progs, then there is nothing they can do. He is legally allowed to enter the proeprty to see if you have a TV.

bez

If you have bought them before and all of a sudden you dont buy one then they will come sniffing round. I would get one mate they are a rip off but I pay mine monthy by direct debit it about Â£9 a month I dont notice it going out.

Doug B

for Â£10,000 I won't grass you up

Crispy get rid of your tv and come and watch mine x

Phlodgeybodge

100% in favour of the BBC.

Sam

I haven't had a TV license for 3yrs now. We get the odd threatening letter and have had them knock at our door. But we just didn't answer and sat there on our arses watching TV. If you did answer the door and it was the TV people just pretend to be foreign. I do a great impression of a Polish girl...!

I conclude - don't answer the door unless you know who it is!

Peter M

Very high these days, they now target non-payers, they know who has payed so they don't check them its the one's who haven't they hit. Its just not woth it these days, it Big Brother time.

Weatherman

Fairly high.

brian_music_football

I don't have a t.v licence and I have never been caught. BUT I only get the chance to watch an hour or so of television late at night. Good luck . You will get away with it for a long time IF you only watch a little bit of t.v is what I am saying. They will know the best times to catch people watching without a licence as they are not stupid i.e when the soaps like coronation street/Eastenders/emmerdale is on. During the day if you watch without a licence you are upping your odds of getting caught as well. Don't let the bas@ards catch you. P.S you DO NOT have to let an inspector in to your home to check for a television. Take no notice of anyone who says otherwise.

Amy_Lou

Quite high. They have records on computer. My mum had a house fire 2 years ago and since she wasn't living at the house after the fire, didn't renew her TV licence. Within three weeks a bloke was knocking at the door asking why she had got no licence. Luckily they saw the house was not being lived in so let her off with the fine but if you have a tele and no licence (and your house still is livable) then you should get one. Its not worth the risk.

Mr Jack Hackett

very low! they actually have to cat you watching it!!

do what i did, invest in a large dog, when they knock the door let the dog on them!!

i dont agree woth having to pay a tv license if itv chanel 4 and chanel 5 dont get any of the money!!

louise

erm higher now you just posted this question!!!

dave c

I tried not paying for years by getting a cash payment scheme and then every nine months changing name and never paying.This encouraged them I had to play and cat and mouse for a while.Bought one to stop there threats and that was a drama in it self.So either pay it or dont a answer the door.Statisically 99% good luck.

David

Pretty good if you live in a new house and no one has ever bought a licence.

Jim G

Very high, why both its not as if it costs much. Get caught and you are a criminal There are a lot better things to make a stand on than a TV Licence.

Doethineb

The local TV licence inspectors visit every household where there isn't a licence. They do this systematically and are highly motivated. Sooner or later they'll get you. Then you'll be clobbered for damages representing the period for which you didn't have a licence and for costs.

If you hire a TV the hire company will notify the authorities of the fact.

100%. Britain's too small to hide in.

recon 100% its all on computer now they'll have u in no time

TeaZe

About as much chance as finding a pube in your sandwhich.....oh....erm....i've just found one in mine,,,,,,

TMFHS Girl

Just pay it. It isn't that much. Yes, I know I'm in America. But I was a student in the UK and I paid my TV licence. Remember: Student = Poor Not all Americans are Donald Trump.

koalatcomics

if you move overseas ok..if you stay there thats why they have the trucks with the antenna.

SHAUNA

You will get caught it,s much better if you have one and you dont risk going to court and you wont have to dodge them

Bmp1ksh

i see your asking some "serious" questions......

do you have a whole week off school? hope not....

Georgie

You wont be caught, dont tax your car either- sit and laugh at all the silly people that do ha ha haha

Carlotta

I think it ridiculous that you Brits pay the government to watch the crap aired on TV. We should all be paid to watch it.

Skip paying....there is no real way you can get caught unless you subscribe to a cable to satellite service. Then they might report you.

Now if everyone stopped paying.....well that would be a law hard to enforce. Taxation without representation!!!

Good luck

willow_muff_diver_uk

Ive never paid. It's a rip off!

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