Census or Not ?

Every 10 years we all receive a new census form to fill out. To some of us this seems like an evasion of our privacy and a waste of our time. All the census form should ask you is 10 simple questions. Providing it is an actual census for all you should really be asked to input on the form is:

The 2010 Census will ask for name, gender, age, race, ethnicity, relationships, and whether you own or rent your home — just 10 simple questions. That's it ! Nothing more.

Also please be aware that a fake census can indeed cost you plenty. A fake census form can be responsible for ID theft and even responsible for cleaning out your bank account. One thing to remember is this! The census bureau does NOT conduct it's census on the internet ! If you think you have been scammed by filling out a fake census form on the internet, the best thing you can do is report it to the following email address: ITSO.Fraud.Reporting@census.gov. Also if you think you received one in he mail you should call your local post office and make a complaint. This information and more can be found at the doughroller personal fiance, section for census scams site.

Finally, we have one of the biggest scams of all. The Republican National Committee has sent out FAKE census forms asking for donations. Yes my friends, GOP Sends Out Fake "Census": just go's to prove that the republicans will stop at almost nothing to make a nickle.However, I never thought they would stoop this LOW!!

The Republican National Committee (RNC) has sent out fund raising mailers that mimic the appearance of the 2010 U.S. Census forms, which started going out this week. The letters are sent in plain white envelopes bearing the words "2010 Congressional District Census" and "Do Not Destroy, Official Document." They word "census" is spelled with a capital "C," the same as the U.S. Census Bureau. The letter says it contains a "Census Tracking Code," and asks leading political questions, like "Do you think the record trillion dollar federal deficit the Democrats are creating with their out-of-control spending is going to have disastrous consequences for our nation?" and, "Do you worry that the Obama administration is committed to greatly expanding the government's role in your life?" A RNC spokeswoman defended the document, saying it was clearly marked as an RNC mailer and it was not an attempt to mislead voters. Democrats claim the letter is part of a deceptive pattern by Republicans. The U.S. Census Bureau spokesman, Michael Cook, said he has received several complaints about the forms from voters who thought it was misleading. The U.S. Postal Service declined to investigate the matter. One recipient of the letter was the Democratic governor of Montana, Brian Schweitzer, who got his at the governor's mansion.

Until next time my friends take care and stay healthy oh.... and watch out for the census forms in the mail.