The Antelope Valley Times

Your community. Your issues. Your news.

  • Home
  • Latest News
  • Local
    • Palmdale
    • Lancaster
    • Los Angeles County
    • Littlerock
    • Lake Los Angeles
    • Rosamond
    • Edwards AFB
    • Acton
  • Crime
  • Politics
  • Education
  • Health
  • Business
  • Opinion
    • Advertise
    • About
    • Contact Us
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    Show Search

District Attorney warns of census scam

by The AV Times Staff • September 25, 2020

[View the video below]
LOS ANGELES – Los Angeles County District Attorney Jackie Lacey warned the public Friday about a scam in which con artists send emails claiming to be U.S. Census Bureau representatives and ask for information such as Social Security, bank account and credit card account numbers.

“While this year’s census is taking place, be careful that your information doesn’t get into the wrong hands,” Lacey said in a video message posted in connection with her office’s weekly #FraudFriday alert. “Scammers may use this opportunity to try and steal your personal information.”

The district attorney cautioned people to look out for emails that are from someone claiming to be from the Census Bureau.

“While you can complete the census online, the Census Bureau won’t send unsolicited emails and will never ask for your Social Security number or bank or credit card details or ask for money or donations,” Lacey said. “And if you happen to get an email like this, just delete it. Do not click on any links or open any attachments.”

She also cautioned people to verify the identity of anyone going door-to-door and claiming to be with the U.S. Census Bureau by making sure they have a valid identification with their photograph, a U.S. Department of Commerce watermark, and a valid expiration date. Anyone who has further questions about a worker’s identity can contact the U.S. Census Bureau at 844-330-2020.

Lacey — who noted that it is “important for everyone to participate” in the census — urged the public to call their local law enforcement agency if the person claiming to be a U.S. Census Bureau worker does not actually work for the agency.

#Fraud Friday – Census Scam from LADAOffice on Vimeo.

Filed Under: Crime/ Safety, Home, Los Angeles County

Recent Comments

  • Antelope Valley Times Influencer on Lancaster man arrested in jewelry store robbery in Manhattan Beach: “It was just a misunderstanding.” Mar 25, 22:29
  • East Palmdale's Most Primitive Lifeform on Readers Speak Out! (January 2023): ““Wilt reference” ???? Was that sarcastic? Wilt Chamberlain, great pro basketball legend. Neville Chamberlain, Prime Minister of UK at start…” Mar 25, 17:16
  • East Palmdale's Most Psychotic Ranter on Readers Speak Out! (January 2023): “LOL. Hey, you must be my brother from another mother. We’re taking over the world.” Mar 25, 17:02
  • jo on Lancaster man arrested in jewelry store robbery in Manhattan Beach: “don’t over think it simpleton.” Mar 25, 15:33
  • John on Barger and partners work to bring workforce training to Antelope Valley: “She’s a clown” Mar 25, 09:47

Copyright © 2023 · The AV Times LLC. All rights reserved. Terms of Use