Consumer Alert: Census Scams Plentiful as April 1 Deadline Draws Near
3/31/2010
Just a few months ago in January, we talked about being aware that fraudsters often use a current event to try to trick you into giving up personal information. One such “current event” is now in full swing as the United States 2010 Census forms landed in mailboxes across the country during March. This year’s census appears to be a prime target for scams, as Kroll’s Licensed Investigators are taking calls on a daily basis from consumers who have been sent phony emails or other communication.
