LifeLock Partners with 2010 Census to Help Protect People from ID Theft
LifeLock, the leader identity theft protection, has teamed up with the United States Census Bureau to educate the public about the Census and help protect people from identity theft. The Census is an important form consisting of 10 questions that helps give the government an accurate idea of the demographic and population of the US as a country.
Partners with the United States Census Bureau are government, non-profit, corporate or community organizations that have formally agreed to help share the message of the Census and will actively peruse the Census Bureau’s goal of achieving a complete count. In LifeLocks case they have agreed to inform people of the identity theft risks that could be related to the Census, because of fraud and scams that are sure to surface after the Census goes out.
As I was writing the other day there are a couple ways to spot a scam when it come to the Census. A real Census taker will have a badge and photo ID, which scammers could possible duplicate. A real Census taker will never ask for personal identifying information like a Social Security Number, or banking information. They will never ask for money or claim that you own them money. They will never harass you or try and intimidate you. They will never contact you by email, only by Phone, Mail, or in person. You can not fill out the Census online so don’t be fouled by fake Census websites.
Keep these things in mind as you deal with the Census in the next couple of months. Remember never give out sensitive information to a Census taker they don’t need it and should never ask for it. Keep your eye’s open for scams and know what to look for and how to spot a scam when you see one.
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