It’s that time of the decade again.
More than 140,000 U.S. Census workers will attempt to count every person in the nation for the 2010 Census, and the first phase is under way.
The Better Business Bureau is urging people to be cooperative, but also cautious when giving out information.
The BBB states that if a U.S. Census worker comes to your door, he or she will have a badge, a hand-held device, a Census Bureau canvas bag and a confidentiality notice.
Before answering any questions, ask to see the person’s badge and never invite anyone you don’t know inside your home, the BBB says.
A census worker might ask for general financial information, such as a salary range, but never for Social Security, bank account or credit card numbers.
Census workers also will never seek donations. Workers may contact people by telephone, mail or at their home, but will never contact anyone by e-mail.
Anyone who believes someone is trying to obtain information for fraudulent activity is asked to contact their local police department.
Clark County
BBB warns of possible U.S. Census scams
Workers will not ask for Social Security numbers or bank information
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Half of Jeffersonville Fire Department overtime budget already gone
During the closing moments of the meeting Councilman Matt Owen said he was shocked by Mayor Moore’s plans and comments pertaining to two Jeffersonville Parks and Recreation Department matters reported in the News and Tribune during the last week.
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Charlestown resident makes appeal for filtration plant
“I understand that manganese is a secondary contaminant and it’s not something that’s necessarily harmful to health,” Burchett said. “I would much prefer that the water that comes into my home have as little manganese in it as possible, as well as anything else. I just want water.”
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Student sues to wear breast cancer bracelet
An Indiana eighth-grader sued his school district in federal court Monday for the right to wear a bracelet promoting breast cancer awareness with the message “I (heart) Boobies.”
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Elderly man robbed outside Jeffersonville bank
The man returned to his car and sat down to close the car door when Williams grabbed the door and reached inside the vehicle, Hollis said.
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A fair fee? Indiana imposing fees for 4-H participants for the first time
Allen said his hope is the fee being charged by the state and the county will be enough to cover costs and that 4-H members will not be asked to cover any more expenses.
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“They have never had to pay a program fee,” Allen said. - News and Tribune briefs for Feb. 6, 2012
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CAPITOL CROSSROADS: Bauer tactics unite, divide outnumbered Dems
Democrats like Rep. Peggy Welch, who was drawn into a more Republican district last year, refused to boycott with Bauer.
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Greater Clark begins Fitness Calendar Challenge
Teresa Stengel, health services coordinator, said if other family members get involved with students, children might be more likely to continue with exercise routines and watching their diets.
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Man struck, killed on I-65
The preliminary investigation shows Jones was struck by a northbound Chevrolet Penske rental van driven by Patrick Shroering, 26, of Mount Washington, Ky.
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