Why can the public not have the option to opt out of paying for a TV licence to fund the BBC? - Quora
![TIL that in the UK if you don't own a television and therefore don't pay the TV license, inspectors will be sent to harass you and request searches on your home : TIL that in the UK if you don't own a television and therefore don't pay the TV license, inspectors will be sent to harass you and request searches on your home :](https://external-preview.redd.it/RakEeIl71w5pCxJptK-17D_cmQxAhgi4PhVUR97vsiM.jpg?auto=webp&s=d74aa0c3d28bf4da9f9a43a7641f0042107254cb)
TIL that in the UK if you don't own a television and therefore don't pay the TV license, inspectors will be sent to harass you and request searches on your home :
![Warning over fake TV licensing emails and texts that could trick you into handing over bank details | The Sun Warning over fake TV licensing emails and texts that could trick you into handing over bank details | The Sun](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/IMG_4590.png?crop=0px%2C396px%2C750px%2C500px&resize=1920%2C1440)
Warning over fake TV licensing emails and texts that could trick you into handing over bank details | The Sun
TV Licensing on Twitter: "@ChorltonBrew Hi, you can let us know if you don't need a TV Licence here: https://t.co/1ZAbbSghS3" / Twitter
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