[StBernard] TAKE HEED TO THIS

Westley Annis Westley at da-parish.com
Thu Sep 17 08:28:51 EDT 2009


TAKE HEED TO THIS!!!



WARNING: 2010 Census Cautions from the Better Business Bureau
by Susan Johnson - August 3, 2009 12:07 pm



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 don'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, the Census Bureau 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, the Census Bureau 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 www.bbb.org
<http://www.bbb.org/>


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