[Nfbf-l] Caution! 2010 U.S. census!

[Kathy Davis]

This is excellent information, Kirk! I will forward it on to my family and
friends. Thanks so much for sharing! 

God bless,

Kathy
 

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Sent: Tuesday, January 05, 2010 10:01 AM
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Subject: [Nfbf-l] Caution! 2010 U.S. census!

Hello friends, I just thought I would pass this along to you as I found it
something to be aware of as to the do's and don't's when they come knocking!

Your friend in the cause, Kirk Harmon

Census to Begin

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 E-mail, so be on the

lookout for E-mail scams

impersonating the Census.

Never

click on a link or open any attachments in an E-mail that are

supposedly from the U.S. Census Bureau.

PLEASE SHARE THIS INFORMATION WITH FAMILY AND

FRIENDS.


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Kirk Harmon
1031 Lenmore CT.
Orlando, FL. 32812
Home office: (407) 380-3371

Cell: (407) 473-2176
E-mail address: kvharmon54 at gmail.com

BVA/FRG
E.Central Florida
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