The government's American Community Survey is sent to 3. Q: I am writing for a relative of mine who does not have access to email. She has received a notice in the mail that she will be receiving a questionnaire from the American Community Survey, by mail, that she will have to complete. The literature states, "you have been chosen randomly," although it is just addressed to "resident," and emphasizes that "your response is required by law. Census Bureau.
My relative feels very uncomfortable with this and would like your opinion. They also threaten you with legal action if you don't complete it.
We did not complete it. My elderly mother got a letter also. The questions were very intrusive. They asked about her income also. She then was not sure if this was legal and told the person taking the survey she was not going to answer any more questions, as she already did the first census.
You can research online the questions they ask. They compile disability statistics to help make decisions for many disability programs. I done mine. An older man and landy came by. I missed them so he came back and filled paperwork out. But I've had fraud on me for a while. I mean messed me up but trying to get it better.
I dont know who would use my address. Can yall tell the name. The randomness is in thousand that were sent out not the amount that were returned. Therefore the thousand random selectors should be contact for the survey to be as accurate as possible. Our lives and futures are built on choice so if you want to be included you should choose to participate. This is not to say that the comments are incorrect. I perceive them to be personal opinions.
This is not a criticism so much as be sure of the sources of the comments. After receiving and ignoring this survey request we subsequently received threatening letters from this agency saying they would take legal action if we didn't complete it. They say that if your address was selected for the American Community Survey, you are legally obligated to answer all the questions, as accurately as you can.
The relevant laws are Title 18 U. C Section and Section , which amends Title 13 U. Section Question 8 on the ACS survey asks if the person and if each person in the household is a U. They say that if you have questions about the survey or you prefer to complete the survey by phone, call at your convenience. Why is this "required by law" as stated on the envelope?
There should be no reason it is required and it feels intrusive. It feels like a scam. So what about sections and ? Also could you please just tell us what these Codes actually mean or say?
My parents are elderly and have severe health problems which causes them physical pain to fill in the census. They are now super stressed because they called to ask for relief from answering the census and were told they'd be fined if they did not do the census.
This is abusive!!! If you get a letter about the ACS, it will tell you how to answer the survey online. If you don't answer the survey online, the Census Bureau will send you a letter and a paper questionnaire that you can fill out and mail back.
If you answer the survey online or on paper, the Census worker doesn't need to come to your house. Genuine Census representatives will not ask for this information. Forward the message to ois. More Resources The Census Bureau website includes a page on fraud with more information on spotting census scams by mail, phone, email and home visit. You can report suspected scams to the regional Census Bureau office serving your state and to the Federal Trade Commission online or at Updated November 24, About the Fraud Watch Network Whether you have been personally affected by scams or fraud or are interested in learning more, the AARP Fraud Watch Network advocates on your behalf and equips you with the knowledge you need to feel more informed and confidently spot and avoid scams.
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Census Bureau randomly selects 3. The ACS is conducted in four different ways — via internet, mail, telephone and in-person interviews. C Section and Section , which amends Title 13 U. Section
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