However, there are also people trying to scam in the name of the Census. Please be careful.
HOW TO RECOGNIZE A CENSUS WORKER
1. A census worker must present an ID badge that contains a Department of Commerce watermark and expiration date. The census worker may also be carrying a bag with a Census Bureau logo.
2. The census worker will provide you with supervisor contact information and/or the Local Census Office phone number for verification., if asked.
3. The census worker will only ask you for the questions that appear on the census form.
A Census Worker will NOT:
1. Ask for your social security number, bank account number, pin number, or credit card number.
2. Ask for donations.
3. Contact you by email.
4. Ask to enter your home.
If you have any questions, please call us at 718-937-1117.