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FAST FACTS: 2010 Census Cautions

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Oct 6, 2009 11:43 am US/Eastern

FAST FACTS: 2010 Census Cautions

MIAMI (CBS4) ― The U.S. Census process has begun, but each time people across the nation find themselves facing con artists taking advantage of the event.

The first phase is underway, with workers verifying the addresses of households. More than 140,000 Census workers will gather information about every person living at each address including name, age, gender, race, and other relevant data.

So, how do you stay safe and avoid fraud or identity theft? Check out the following Fast Facts, compiled with the assistance of the Better Business Bureau.

When they come calling at your home:

  • Ask for identification. An official Census worker will always show up at your house with the following:
  1. a badge,
  2. a hand held device,
  3. a Census Bureau canvas bag, and
  4. a confidentiality notice.
  • Census workers are currently only knocking on doors to verify address information.
  • Do not give your Social Security number to anyone, even if they claim they need it for the U.S. Census.
  • The Census Bureau might ask for basic financial information, such as a salary range; it will not ask for bank account or credit card numbers.
  • Workers will not solicit donations.

Census workers will not contact you by e-mail. Any e-mail requesting information for the Census should be treated as a scam. Do not click on links or open any attachments.

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