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Strange American Community Survey form raises concerns

Posted at 2:56 PM, Aug 28, 2016
and last updated 2016-08-28 14:56:39-04

If you’ve received a form in the mail from the American Community Survey and think it’s a scam – don’t worry – it’s not.

Many people have suspected the survey to be a phony as the US Census occurs every 10 years, but the US Department of Commerce confirmed the form is real and a requirement for households who receive them.

The survey is an expanded Census form that may ask personal questions about marital status and personal income.

A Census worker will visit homes who do not complete and return the form.