2010 Census Cautions

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2010 Census Cautions
2009-09-08 11:29:00-04


2010 Census Cautions -- Be Cautious About Giving Info to Census Workers

We all know about being careful, but a reminder never hurts.

Subject: 2010
Census Cautions

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Be Cautious About Giving Info 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.
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:
1. a badge,
2. a handheld device,
3. a Census Bureau canvas bag, and a confidentiality notice
4. Ask to see their identification and their
badge before answering their questions.
These will probably be strangers... However, you should never invite
anyone you don't know into your home... do not allow them into your home,
outside is just fine!!!
** 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, it 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, they 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
http://www.bbb.org/