*Dear Observatory Residents*
The South African Census process is underway and while the public has been
advised to be cooperative, we urge you to keep your home and personal
security top of mind.
Information from Security Management Consultants offers some valuable tips
on what to be aware of when someone knocks on your door:
- All Census workers will have a badge, a handheld device, a Census
Bureau canvas bag and a confidentiality notice. Ask to see their
identification and their badge before answering their questions.
- Census workers are currently only knocking on doors to verify address
information so there should be no reason for them to want to come into your
home.
- Do not divulge your identity number, credit card or banking
information, even if they claim they need it for the Census.
- No matter what they ask, you really only need to tell them how many
people live at your address.
- While the Census Bureau might ask for basic financial information, such
as a salary range, you don't have to answer anything about your financial
situation. The Census Bureau will not ask for bank account or credit card
numbers nor will employees solicit donations. Anyone asking for that
information is NOT with the Census Bureau.
- During the Census process, Census workers may contact you by telephone,
post or in person at home. The Census Bureau will not contact you by email
so be on the lookout for email scams impersonating the Census. Never click
on a link or open any attachments in an email that are supposedly from the
Census Bureau.
Please remember that your personal security is your responsibility too.
Remain vigilant and don't hesitate to report anything suspicious in Obs to
Vetus Schola on 021-447-1066 / sms to 072 063 1653.
*Adapted from ADT's circular, passed on by David Raphael
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