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10-07-2009, 09:41 PM
Pulled this from a local forum.
Starting shortly Census Takers will be coming around and gathering information for the 2010 Census. As with most things these days there are good guys and there are bad guys so there are some things you need to be aware of and be “CAUTIOUS ABOUT GIVING INFORMATION TO CENSUS WORKERS”:
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.
So how do you tell the difference between a U.S. Census worker and a con artist?
** If a U.S. Census worker knocks on your door,
1. they will have a badge,
2. a handheld device,
3. a Census Bureau canvas bag,
4. 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. While the Census Bureau might ask for basic financial information, such as a salary range, the Census Bureau will not ask for Social Security, bank account, or credit card numbers nor will employees solicit donations.
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.
Starting shortly Census Takers will be coming around and gathering information for the 2010 Census. As with most things these days there are good guys and there are bad guys so there are some things you need to be aware of and be “CAUTIOUS ABOUT GIVING INFORMATION TO CENSUS WORKERS”:
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.
So how do you tell the difference between a U.S. Census worker and a con artist?
** If a U.S. Census worker knocks on your door,
1. they will have a badge,
2. a handheld device,
3. a Census Bureau canvas bag,
4. 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. While the Census Bureau might ask for basic financial information, such as a salary range, the Census Bureau will not ask for Social Security, bank account, or credit card numbers nor will employees solicit donations.
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.