[tabi] Fw: FW: Important 2010 Census info

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Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:08:46 -0500
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The 2010 Census is to begin soon.

WARNING: 2010 Census Cautions from the Better Business Bureau

Be Cautious About Giving Info to Census Workers, by Susan Johnson

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.

REMEMBER, NO MATTER WHAT THEY ASK, YOU REALLY ONLY NEED TO TELL THEM HOW 
MANY PEOPLE LIVE AT YOUR ADDRESS.

While the Census Bureau might ask for basic financial information, such as a 
salary range, YOU DON'T HAVE TO ANSWER ANYTHING AT ALL ABOUT YOUR FINANCIAL 
SITUATION. The Census Bureau will not ask for Social Security, bank account, 
or credit card numbers, nor will employees solicit donations. Any one asking 
for that information is NOT with the Census Bureau.

AND REMEMBER, THE CENSUS BUREAU HAS DECIDED NOT TO WORK WITH ACORN ON 
GATHERING THIS INFORMATION.. No Acorn worker should approach you saying 
he/she is with the Census Bureau.

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

PLEASE SHARE THIS INFO WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS.












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Linda Barber
Collection/Budget Manager
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Tallahassee, FL  32301-7720
(850) 606-2638

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