2010 CENSUS INFO FOR OUR COOPER CITY RESIDENTS

All Cooper City family members need to be aware of the following:

With the U.S. Census process beginning, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) advises people to be cooperative, but cautious, so as not to become a victim of fraud or identity theft.  The first phase of  the 2010 U.S. Census is under way as workers have begun verifying the addresses of households across the country.  Eventually, more than 140,000 U.S. Census  workers will count every person  in the United States and will gather information about every person living at each address, including name, age, gender, race, and other relevant data.

The big question is -- how do you tell the difference between a U.S. Census worker and a con artist?  BBB offers the following advice:

**If a U.S. Census worker knocks on your door, they will  have a badge, a handheld device,  a Census Bureau canvas bag, and a Confidentiality Notice.  Ask to see their identification and their badge BEFORE answering  their questions.  However, you should NEVER, NEVER invite anyone you do not know into your home.