Why is Census 2010 Important?
What is Census2010?
“It counts every resident in the United States, and is required by the Constitution to take place every 10 years. It will help communities to receive federal funds each year for things like hospitals, job training centers, schools, senior centers, bridges, tunnels, other public-works projects, emergency services, etc.”
Forms will be mailed out in March. You just need to answer 10 short questions, and then to mail the form back to the federal government. If you do not mail the form back, a census taker may visit you to ask you the questions from the form.
(The 2010 U.S. Census has begun, and identity thieves are already impersonating Census Bureau workers.
The 2010 Census is creating an opportunity for thieves to use a legit reason to attempt to gather your personal information. The big question is – how do you tell the difference between a U.S. Census worker and a con artist? The Better Business Bureau offers the following advice:
1. If a U.S. Census worker knocks on your door, he or she will have a badge, a handheld device, a Census Bureau canvas bag and a confidentiality notice. Ask to see the worker’s identification and badge before answering any questions. Additionally, you should never invite anyone you don’t know into your home.
2. 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. Census workers will never solicit donations.
3. Eventually, Census workers may contact you by telephone, mail or in person at home. However, they will not contact you by e-mail. If you receive an email from the U.S. Census Bureau, it is most likely a scam. Never click on a link or open any attachments in an e-mail that is supposedly from the U.S. Census Bureau…..from CDHI)
FSW is offering the presentation on this topic by Sherri Wood Wednesday, March 3, 2010 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. for more information, please contact Allison Brooks at 203.416.6108 VP or abrooks@fswinc.org
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