The 2010 Census is under way with mailings. Then, more than 140,000 Census workers will attempt to count and gather information at every address that does not respond to the mailed request for the name, age, gender, race, and other relevant (and maybe irrelevant) data about the people living there. If you answer the mailed request they should not come to your home.
The Better Business Bureau advises you to be cooperative, but cautious not to become a victim of fraud or identity theft. If a Census worker knocks on your door, they will have a badge, a hand held computer, a Census Bureau canvas bag, and a confidentiality notice. Ask to see their identification and badge before answering any questions.
Never give a Social Security number, credit card number or any banking information to anyone, even if they claim they need it for the Census. And most important of all, never invite anyone you don't know into your home.
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