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Posted: 10:21 PM Jan 6, 2010
On Your Side: Avoiding 2010 Census Scams
The Better Business Bureau warns scammers could pose as Census workers to steal your personal information.
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It's coordinator Edward Davis' favorite phrase and the mantra of the 2010 Census.
"There's only 10 questions. Ten questions, 10 minutes."
But only one Census form per household. It will arrive in your mailbox in March.
"Most likely, 90 percent of the people will never see a Census taker at their door," said Davis.
The remaining people may have to deal with a Census worker, but they will only contact you to verify your information. The Better Business Bureau warns scammers could pose as census workers to steal your personal information.
"People are able to produce documents on the internet that you couldn't do years ago."
A worker will never contact you by email. So if you get one, delete it.
If a worker does visit your home or calls, it will only be to verify your name, address, or phone number. They may ask for your salary but will not solicit donations for the census.
During a visit, a worker should show you an official badge, have a U.S. Census canvas bag and properly identify themselves.
"Never, never, ever asked for their social security number," Davis adds.
You won't be asked for credit card or bank account information either.
When the Census does show up, you'll only be asked for your name, age, gender, race, phone number, people living with you, and if you own your home.
Ten questions, 10 minutes. That's what Census workers are really focusing on.
Said Davis, "I can't think of any individual who is not affected in one way or another by the funding that comes out each year through federal programs."
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