Extra census polling interview legit?

[tRidiot]

https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs

Check their website.

Am I required to fill out the ACS?

"Yes, your response to the American Community Survey is required by law (Title 13, U.S. Code, Sections 141, 193, and 221). Title 13, as changed by Title 18, imposes a penalty for not responding. As a randomly selected representative of your community, you are the voice of your neighbors and peers. To create an accurate picture of your community, it is critical that you respond."

I ain't givin' **** on the phone.

 

[KOPBET]

Earlier in the decade I was harassed (yes, harassed) by "census workers" seeking ACS compliance. First it was the letters, then the phone calls and the (ignored) people at the door. Then there were the overnight FedEx envelopes showing up on my front porch. Once I was verbally accosted in my front yard by one of these workers with all the threats of legal action. Everything that could go in the trash went in the trash. Clint told the workers to get off my lawn. The more they harassed me the more I was determined to just say Ef You. They finally got the message and gave up on me.

 

[DRC458]

https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs

Check their website.

Am I required to fill out the ACS?

"Yes, your response to the American Community Survey is required by law (Title 13, U.S. Code, Sections 141, 193, and 221). Title 13, as changed by Title 18, imposes a penalty for not responding. As a randomly selected representative of your community, you are the voice of your neighbors and peers. To create an accurate picture of your community, it is critical that you respond."

OK. I'll "respond." Probably not the 'response' they wanted, but I'll 'respond.'



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[Glocktogo]

I have and always will give them number of occupants in the household.

That's it.

 

[rickm]

Earlier in the decade I was harassed (yes, harassed) by "census workers" seeking ACS compliance. First it was the letters, then the phone calls and the (ignored) people at the door. Then there were the overnight FedEx envelopes showing up on my front porch. Once I was verbally accosted in my front yard by one of these workers with all the threats of legal action. Everything that could go in the trash went in the trash. Clint told the workers to get off my lawn. The more they harassed me the more I was determined to just say Ef You. They finally got the message and gave up on me.

I done the same, the government already has more info on me than i like not giving them more.

 

[ConstitutionCowboy]

The only authorization I see in the Constitution is for the US Government to count how many people live in your house. Any collection of information beyond that specific count, in my opinion and experience, is for political purposes.

Woody

 

[Mos Eisley]

OK. I'll "respond." Probably not the 'response' they wanted, but I'll 'respond.'

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Exactly. Just tell them anything. You "responded".

 

[bigred1]

So today while I'm working I get a voicemail that was very staticy and breaking up, but they were asking for the resident or owner of my address call them back. They then called my wife and asked if she was able to do additional polling via a phone interview. My wife being caught off guard told her she was busy, but scheduled a phone time for 10 am tomorrow. The interviewer then texted my wife the following picture.

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My question is is this a legit thing, or an elaborate phishing scheme? They had our phone numbers and address, but not our names. They are inquiring about our mortgage, education, ISP, and more. And if we don't feel comfortable with answering additional questions do we have to since they claim it is required by law, or can we decline the reques?

Okay, my sister said in her opinion it's a scam and to contact the Attorney General.

 

[John6185]

Call the State AG. They like to know these things.

 

[tRidiot]

Call the State AG. They like to know these things.

I'd bet the state AG don't do jack schitt. That's just my gut, but call me pessimistic.