Weekly Tip - Avoiding Fraud and Scams Associated with the 2020 Census

The 2020 Census is here. Many of you may have already completed the Census online or you may have received your invitation in the mail. The Census can be completed online, by phone, or by mail. 

Unfortunately, now that the Census is out, the fraudsters follow. Don't fall for phony emails or phishing scams by clicking on bogus links in emails or other platforms. Look for a legitimate email that ends in ".gov" such as "http://my2020census.gov/" from the Census. The Census Bureau will not send unsolicited emails to request your participation in the 2020 Census. You won't receive Census Bureau emails unless you have signed up to receive them. 

Remember, the Census Bureau will never ask for your information via email. Further, during the 2020 Census, the Census Bureau will never ask for:

- Your Social Security number.
- Your bank account or credit card numbers.
- Anything on behalf of a political party.
- Money or donations.

If a Census Bureau member visits you at home, make sure to verify their identity through their ID badge with their photograph, a US Department of Commerce watermark, and expiration date. If you still have questions about their identity, you can call 844-330-2020 to speak with a Census Bureau representative.