Catchpoles
During British rule, people who worked in this line of work had a far more unusual name. Around the time of British rule, “Catchpoles” were individuals who collected taxes and other financial obligations on behalf of the government.
This was no easy task, especially since those days were characterized by hatred and spite. Although the position of a “catchpole” may still exist in many forms, we’re happy that the term has fallen out of usage!