2010 Census to Begin FYI

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2010 Census to Begin

THIS IS PRETTY BASIC ADVICE;

Be Cautious About Giving Info to Census Workers by

With the U.S. Census process beginning, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) advises

people to be cooperative,but cautious, so as not to become a victim of fraud or

identity theft. The first phase of the 2010 U.S. Census is under way as workers

have begun verifying the addresses of households across the country. Eventually,

more than 140,000 U.S. Census workers will count every person in the United

States and will gather information about every person living at each address

including name, age, gender, race, and other relevant data.

The big question is - how do you tell the difference between a U.S. Census

worker and a con artist? BBB offers the following advice:

If a U.S. Census worker knocks on your door, they will have a badge, a handheld

device, a Census Bureau canvas bag, and a confidentiality notice. Ask to see

their identification and their badge before answering their questions. However,

you should never invite anyone you don't know into your home.

Census workers are currently only knocking on doors to verify address

information. Do not give your Social Security number, credit card or banking

information to anyone, even if they claim they need it for the U.S. Census.

REMEMBER, NO MATTER WHAT THEY ASK, YOU REALLY ONLY NEED TO TELL THEM HOW MANY

PEOPLE LIVE AT YOUR ADDRESS.

While the Census Bureau might ask for basic financial information, such as a

salary range, YOU DON'T HAVE TO ANSWER ANYTHING AT ALL ABOUT YOUR FINANCIAL

SITUATION. The Census Bureau will not ask for Social Security, bank account, or

credit card numbers, nor will employees solicit donations. Any one asking for

that information is NOT with the Census Bureau.

AND REMEMBER, THE CENSUS BUREAU HAS DECIDED NOT TO WORK WITH ACORN ON GATHERING

THIS INFORMATION.. No Acorn worker should approach you saying he/she is with the

Census Bureau.

Eventually, Census workers may contact you by telephone, mail, or in person at

home. However, the Census Bureau will not contact you by Email, so be on the

lookout for Email scams impersonating the Census.

Never click on a link or open any attachments in an Email that are supposedly

from the U.S. Census Bureau.

For more advice on avoiding identity theft and fraud, visit www.bbb.org

PLEASE SHARE THIS INFO WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS.

 

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