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

[Sherri]

Good to know. Thanks.
Sherri
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bill Outman" <woutman at earthlink.net>
To: "'NFB of Florida Listserv'" <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, January 07, 2010 3:43 PM
Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] Caution! 2010 U.S. census!


> Hi, Kathy.
>
> Glad to see you on the list today.  Hope you had a good holiday season.
>
> I'm in my new computer now which is good.
>
> I think it's important we all take part in the upcoming census.
>
> Please keep in touch as I'm feeling a bit alone and forgotten lately.
>
> Bill Outman
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfbf-l-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfbf-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
> Behalf
> Of Kathy Davis
> Sent: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 9:36 PM
> To: 'NFB of Florida Listserv'
> Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] Caution! 2010 U.S. census!
>
> This is excellent information, Kirk! I will forward it on to my family and
> friends. Thanks so much for sharing!
>
> God bless,
>
> Kathy
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfbf-l-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfbf-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
> Behalf
> Of Kirk
> Sent: Tuesday, January 05, 2010 10:01 AM
> To: NFB of Florida Listserv
> 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.
>
>
> .
>
>
> 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
> Associate Director
>
> 911 cell phone
> bank
> Chairperson
> BVA/FRG
>
> Mayors Veterans Advisory counsil
> member
>
> Blind advocate
> and fundraiser
>
>
> " Smiles are nothing more than thirty second vacations!"
>
>
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