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Tale of 2 Covenants 2010 Census Cautions
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 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 donā€™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, 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.
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