Tv Licence warrant for missed payments of debt

[BernieC]

Some months back I opened the door to the Tv Licensing people, and made agreement to pay licence in small amounts, Due to illness and having to move on to benefits I could not afford to keep making the payments.

 

Today i received a warrant for arrest for non payment of the debt, I am really worried that I may be arrested, but all the same,at the back of my mind something tells me that the warrant is not what it seems to be, It is printed on card sealed on 3 edges. the front says its from HM courts and tribunals services,but the inside looks more like a tv licence warning, but says "Details can be circulated to police" amongst other things like don't delay contact us now. It has my name account number and contact details written in ink.

 

I rang the number, while hiding my own, and asked who I was speaking too, at first all the man would say was his name, but after some persistence he said he was from the magistrates court. He did not seem genuine. So I'm not sure if it is a real warrant or not .How can I tell if it is genuine ?

Edited November 22, 2018 by honeybee13
typing mistakes, paras - HB

[dx100uk]

Put the number up here please

 

Moved to tvl forum

[BernieC]

number is …..

Edited November 24, 2018 by dx100uk
removed mobile

[dx100uk]

ok ive taken that down its a mobile number

 

I would suggest thats a court bailiff.

phone the magistrates court and get to the bottom of what is going on.

 

I would suspect you got a fine as the TVL 'signature' you gave supposedly to enter in to a payment plan was also admittance that you'd used a TV without a licence.

[sgtbush]

The paper you sign IS a statement saying I admit to using a tv that I capable of watching live broadcasted programs.

You've signed your own death warrant really.

But the goon at your door will not tell you this as they work for capita on commission.

 

Warning to others, if the tv licencing goons come knocking, tell them to foxtrot Oscar. They have NO right to enter, they can assume anything they want. Tell them to go away and shut the door.

[andydd]

The paper you sign IS a statement saying I admit to using a tv that I capable of watching live broadcasted programs.

You've signed your own death warrant really.

But the goon at your door will not tell you this as they work for capita on commission.

 

Warning to others, if the tv licencing goons come knocking, tell them to foxtrot Oscar. They have NO right to enter, they can assume anything they want. Tell them to go away and shut the door.

 

Best advice..dont be embarrassed..dont say or sign anything.