Are calls from the Census Bureau legit?

If a caller asks for such information, it’s a scam. Hang up immediately. You can report the scam to the Census Bureau by calling 844-330-2020 and to the FCC at consumercomplaints.fcc.gov. Threats of jail time or fines for failure to respond are also a sure sign of a scam.

What happens if I don’t call the Census Bureau back?

By census law, refusal to answer all or part of the census carries a $100 fine. The penalty goes up to $500 for giving false answers. In 1976, Congress eliminated both the possibility of a 60-day prison sentence for noncompliance and a one-year prison term for false answers.

How can I verify a letter from the Census Bureau?

If you receive a survey or a letter in the mail from the Census Bureau, the envelope contains information that will help you verify its legitimacy. For example: “U.S. Census Bureau” in the return address or “U.S. Department of Commerce” which is the Census Bureau’s parent agency.

How does the Census Bureau do their surveys?

The Census Bureau conducts over 100 surveys other than the 2020 Census. If your address was selected to participate in one of these surveys, we may call you to participate. Some surveys are done exclusively by phone. We might also call you if we do not find you at home or when a personal visit is not convenient.

Which is the parent agency of the US Census Bureau?

“U.S. Census Bureau” in the return address or “U.S. Department of Commerce” which is the Census Bureau’s parent agency. Jeffersonville, IN in the return address. The Census Bureau has a mail processing center located there.

What should the return address on a census envelope say?

If the return address doesn’t say “U.S. Census Bureau” or “U.S. Department of Commerce,” then it’s not legitimate. The return address on the envelope you receive also should say Jeffersonville, Indiana. That’s the location of the Census Bureau’s mail processing center. You may be visited by a census taker.

Where can I find the name of the Census Bureau?

The name of the Census Bureau survey may be provided in the following ways: In a mailing from the Census Bureau. By a caller from the Census Bureau. By a census taker or field representative. Find any Census Bureau household or business survey and learn more about it, including why each survey is important and how the statistics we create are used.

How to confirm if you are in a census survey?

How to confirm the person visiting your address is a legitimate Census Bureau employee or whether the contact you received was from the Census Bureau. If you receive a survey or a letter in the mail from the Census Bureau, the envelope contains certain information that will help you verify its legitimacy.

What are the responsibilities of the Census Bureau?

The regional offices are responsible for all data collection, data dissemination, and geographic operations under a new service area boundary. The Census Bureau is committed to safeguarding the information of survey participants so that we can provide the country with high quality statistics.

Is the Census Bureau updating its printed materials?

The Census Bureau is in the process of updating printed materials due to the recent transition in leadership. Thank you. In addition to the 2020 Census, the Census Bureau conducts over 100 surveys that collect statistics on households, businesses, hospitals, and more.