ST. LOUIS — The 2020 census is about to begin, and every residence in the US should receive official census paperwork in the mail by April 1. Unfortunately, scammers are already hard at work trying to get your personal and financial information. Andy Crouppen, of Brown & Crouppen, is here with tips on how to spot a census scam.
Andy explains that the census is about representation. It tells who lives where and makes sure that each community has the representation it needs for the issues that matter to their community. The census will never ask you for financial information or for your social security number. The census also will not ask for a donation.
While the census is a legal requirement to complete, Andy says a phone call saying you will go to jail for not completing it would be a crime. Andy explains that you could receive a small fine but that would be it. If you don’t respond by May, the census may send someone to your house. If that happens, make sure they have US census I.D. and if you ask for a supervisor, they should get them on the phone.
If you need legal advice, give the experts at Brown & Crouppen a call at 314-222-2222. You can also visit their website or check them out on YouTube.
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