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t's that time again: The United States Census 2010 is being conducted this spring and summer. Once a decade, census workers count every person in the country and collect information about every resident, including name, age, gender and race.The data collected for the census is used for a variety of purposes, including allocating more than $400 billion in federal funds and to determine how many seats each state occupies in the House of Representatives.
You're required by law to provide the requested information to the Census Bureau – but it's important to be cautious when providing your personal information to someone you don't know. Unfortunately, scammers are already posing as census workers and asking for private data.
Don't Fall for Phony Requests
Knowing the details of the official U.S. census can help you avoid being scammed:
- You may be contacted by phone, mail or in person by the Census Bureau.
- You will not be contacted by e-mail. Never open an e-mail or click on a link that claims to be from the Census Bureau.
- Census workers who visit homes will carry a badge, handheld device, canvas tote and confidentiality agreement. Request to see the visitor's identification and badge before providing information.
- A census worker will never request your Social Security number, bank account information or credit card numbers.
- Census workers will never ask for donations.
Your Information Is Confidential
The information you provide for the census is protected by federal law, so you can rest assured that your data will remain confidential. The Census Bureau will never publish or share your private information with anyone, including other government agencies or courts.
For more information about the census, or to report a suspicious census request, visit www.census.gov.*
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