Scammers Weekly: Don’t miss the count on Census scams

WYDaily has collaborated with AARP to raise awareness about scams people need to watch out for.

A scam will be featured every Wednesday, so be sure to always check WYDaily.com and be in the know.

Here’s this week’s edition:

It’s that season again.

The once-every-decade time when we all try to remember how the decennial census count works.

It’s no surprise that there is confusion surrounding the census, but that confusion is something scammers are banking on.

Here are a few tips to avoiding census scams:

• The Census Bureau will NOT send you an email with a link to complete the questionnaire online – if you get such an email, it is a scam.
• The Census Bureau will never ask you to for sensitive information, like your full Social Security number, bank account number, or your mother’s maiden name.
• Finally, when you do get a mailing from Census to tell you how you can complete your questionnaire, look for the official return address of Jeffersonville, Indiana. Any other address is a scam.

Visit the AARP Fraud Watch Network by clicking here or call the AARP Fraud Watch Network Helpline at 877-908-3360 to report a scam or get help if you’ve fallen victim.

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