The 2010 U.S. Census process begins their first phase as workers have begun verifying households addresses across the country. Eventually, U.S. Census employees will count every person in the U.S. and gather information about every person living at each address including name, age, gender, race and other relevant data.
How do you tell the difference between a U.S. Census employee and a con artist? U.S. Census employees will have a badge, handheld device, Census Bureau canvas bag, and a confidentiality notice.
- Ask to see their identification and their badge before answering any questions.
- Never invite anyone you don’t know into your home. (U.S. Census employees only need to verify your address information)
- Do not give your Social Security Number, credit card or banking information to anyone, even if they claim to be a U.S. Census worker. There are no financial questions on the Census form.
- Census employees might ask for basic financial information, such as a salary range, but you are not required to answer questions about your financial situation. There are no financial questions on the Census form.
- Census employees may contact you by phone, mail or in person at home. However, they will not contact you by email, so don’t open a link or an attachment to emails from the U.S. Census Bureau.
- Only Census Bureau workers will be conducting the Census. No other groups or organizations are performing this work.
More information about the 2010 Census can be found at: http://2010.census.gov/2010census/index.php
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