Beware of 2010 Census Scams

The Census Bureau uses trained employees to conduct a variety of household telephone interviews, in-person interviews, and through the mail. However, identity thieves are using the 2010 Census as an opportunity to come up with new scams to help steal people identities.  If you are contacted for any of the following reasons — Do Not Participate.

Beware of the following 2010 Census Scams

•The Census Bureau does NOT conduct the 2010 Census via the Internet
•The Census Bureau does not send emails about participating in the 2010 Census
•The Census Bureau never:
-Asks for your full social security number
-Asks for money or a donation
-Sends requests on behalf of a political party
-Requests PIN codes, passwords or similar access information for credit cards, banks or other financial accounts.

Be proactive against identity theft

Identity theft victims lose a great deal of time, money and peace of mind. In addition, it can take years to repair damaged credit and your good reputation. Therefore, it is wise to take a few simple preventative steps to protect yourself as much as possible before it happens.

  • Keep an eye on your mail. Know when your account statements come; pay attention to your finances; obtain a copy of your Equifax 3-in-1 Credit Monitoring; and make sure you check for fraud regularly.

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