As the 2020 US Census approaches, here are some tips on how to avoid scams and report suspected fraud.
Census Bureau will never ask for:
Your Social Security number.
Your bank account or credit card numbers.
Money or donations.
Reporting Suspected Fraud
If you suspect fraud, call 800-923-8282 to speak with a local Census Bureau representative. If it is determined that the visitor who came to your door does not work for the Census Bureau, contact your local police department.
The Census may be answered three ways: online, phone, or by mail. A postcard will be mailed out asking residents to respond. It is best for Residents to call in to the Census if they don't have access to a computer or smart phone. We are encouraging Residents to do this as soon as March 12, 2020. No one should be coming to the doors until May 2020 and only if no response is made. They will have proper identification and look for the Census logo.
The other common question may be whether they should list Arizona as home. If they are there April 1st and spend most of their time in Arizona, that should be listed as their residence.
View the U.S. Census Bureau page on Avoiding Fraud and Scams here.
Data collected in the 2020 Census will provide a fresh snapshot of our nation—how much our population has grown, how demographics have shifted by states, and our overall makeup including age, race and sex. The census information is used to determine your congressional representation as well as federal funding distributions to states for state, regional and local programs and services.
For more information on how the 2020 US Census will contact you, and how the results affect you and the Town of Marana, view our 2020 Decennial Census page.
