Well its that time that we start to see the Census arive in the mail. Unfortunately so are the scam ones looking to get your information. There are some that are reporting that they are getting long census question airs in the mail asking all types of information. Some have reported that they ask for the persons social security numbers, how many hours they work and what time they leave for work.

Here is what the US Census office is saying that MOST will only receive a survey that is 10 simple questions and takes 5-10 minutes to take. However some (only 1%) will receive what they call American Community Survey, an in depth census. One lady reported that the in depth one is 28 pages long. Personally if I get that one I can tell you they will only get the basic info.

So how do you tell if your getting a scam census? Well here is what the US Census bureau says:

• Your census form will arrive by US Mail, never via mail. Do not respond to a census survey by email.
• It will not ask for your Social Security Number, bank account, or a credit card number.
• It won't ask for money.
• Census workers will visit only if you don't respond, and will have badges and full ID's on them. You can call if you don't trust the person is legit.