Keep getting calls from these people stating they are with census bureau. First called home phone after no answer this junk calls they started calling my cell phone. I'm just wondering is this another Government harassment for voting Republican.After the IRS harassment of Tea party groups! Am I the only one out there thinking this?

There people harassed my mother by threatening her if she didn't mail in this info. I told her it was a scam but she didn't listen. Beware

5207984152
2404206029
8122183144
All the above identify as Census Bureau, and give a case #.
I won't return call(s) for fear of scam.  If caller doesn't introduce and provide ID #, I will not initiate return call either.

The date is 3-8-2014  
For the past three weeks or longer I've been getting a call from 812-218-3144 saying they are from the Census Bureau I don't answer them I know that the area code there calling from is around Evansville, Indeana why would they call me when I live in Michigan I would think that the Michigan bureau would call instead. Anyway I don't plan on answering them no matter how many times they call.

I received a telephone call from the 812 phone number on March 1, 2014. They called my mobile telephone number and left a message, stating they were the Census Bureau and gave me a case number or reference number. After doing some research, it is apparent that the United States Census Bureau does make monthly telephone calls which helps track of changes in local demographics and economic trends including unemployment, which is important information to have monthly rather than just every 10 years.
However, I noticed that while the telephone number on my caller ID seemed legitimate, the caller ID indicated that it was coming from Albany, New York. If the call had been legitimate, I believe it should've indicated that it was originating from Jefferson Indiana, which is the location corresponding to the 812 telephone number. I would be very willing to provide information to the legitimate Census Bureau, but unfortunately is very difficult to determine whether or not the call we are receiving is legit. If the caller threatens any type of legal action against us, then it is a fake call, as the different US code titles refer to the Census Bureau's obligations to keep our private data private.

After reading all of your posts, I wonder why you spend any time on the phone with these folks.  Fortunately, I have Caller ID and I just don't answer numbers I don't know, especially if they begin with 8 or 9.  It's annoying, but the phone is there for YOUR convenience, not theirs.  And, if you do answer and don't know the folks...simply hang up.  Remember, they are interrupting your time and you don't owe them that.

they call both of my numbers with a supposed case number.

I got a call from this number today and the guy that left the message was giggling and sounded drunk. If they expect me to comply with ANYTHING they will need to have someone that knows how to handle themsleves contact me.

No more call please.

I received a voicemail this AM from 812-218-3144 US Census Bureau, asking me to call 888-817-2153 with a 6-digit case nbr.

I found thus page and read 20 or so comments. I decided to go to the US Government's website and get to the real US Census Bureau.  The website is CENSUS.GOV. You can also get there from USA.GOV. I searched through the site and found out the call was possibly legitimate.

They try to contact you by mail first then they will try calling. They conduct lots of different surveys, not just the big 10th year one.

I found a phone number on their website you can call to answer the survey by phone. I felt more comfortable call that number because I knew the number was legitimate. The number is 800-354-7271.

I called that number and mentioned the call I received, etc. I was connected to a gentleman who confirmed that the case number I gave him was legitimate and he told me the address and phone number associated with the call.

He explained that my home and several others in the neighborhood were selected to represent the households in the area. The information gathered is used provide entitlements for lical schools, etc.

I've participated in written census surveys. All the questions asked were normal and reasonable.

FYI - The gentleman mentioned Title 13 to me as well. It is something HE is subject to if he did not keep my information confidential. He could be hit with a $25,000.00 fine and up to something like 8 years in jail.

One last thing, there is a telephone scam about computer operating systems but it is not associated with the 812-218-3144 number.

telemarketers pretending to be with the US government.  Spammers, do not give them any information.  They are also making fake posts on these boards to throw people off about them.  The US government would only call from an "888" number -ONLY and your caller id would list as"US Census".  Any thing else is a lie!

Received a call from 812 218 3144.Claims to be Us Dept of Commerce Census Bureau and wanted to know if I received the questionnaire in the mail and that it was mandatory that it be answered. I told them that party wasn't home and they said any one at home could answer the questions for them. I told them no. They left the number and a reference case # to call them back. I DON"T THINK SO!  This is a scam and they are just pushing for private info. Do not give these people ANY INFO!

They called and I could not understand what she was saying so I told her she had the wrong number.  Fifteen minutes later a different lady called (who I could understand) and she said she needed information and needed to verify stuff.  I told her that they had called and had some wierdo who I could not understand.   I told her to go away and I would not answer any questions.  She said I had to.  I asked her if I would be arrested if I did not answer her questions and she would not answer me.  She just kept rattling on about what I should do.  I told her again she was waisting my time and to go away.  She said have a nice day and hung up.

They have called me everyday for the last three days, the number 812 218 3144 is listed on the Census Bureau website, I still don't give my person information out over the phone when someone calls me, there is a way that you can make caller ID show any number you want it to. Beware !

i have gotten numerous calls from this number (as well as several other numbers stating census bureau) during the day, at night after 8pm, and on weekends - sometimes they leave a message and other times not. they even called my business number which is run out of my home,but not a home phone #. WTF?! This 812 # is not listed on any census b. website, which should be mandatory if they want others to think its legit.  even so, dont understand how they can continuously call at any time as many times as they want on any number they want. send me something in the mail if this is legit - havent gotten anything yet in mail. i'm not giving out personal info randomly on the phone w/ all the scammers in the world these days!  sorry!

http://www.census.gov/npc/interviewer.html

it is one of 3 numbers listed for them that calls come from. i'm still not giving info out over the phone or using my time when i get off work to call them back. they can leave all the voice mails they want .

Got call on 3/26 at 7 PM from 8122183144 with ID - "Census Bureau". Started questioning me and referenced my old address from 10 years ago and he asked me if my tele. number was a number that was a couple of digits off from what he actually called. I promptly challenged back stating that if you can't get your facts straight don't bother me. He quickly hung up. Obvious not a legit call.

This is the U.S. Census Bureau processing center in Jeffersonville, IN.  Each year 3,000,000 households are selected at random for the census, in every county in the U.S.  Here is a link to verify the legitimacy of the phone call:  http://www.census.gov/npc/interviewer.html
Hope this helps.

receive a call " caller ID states census Bureau 812 218 3144" at 8: 42 PM on feb 3 rd, Sunday while watching Football Game,She asked me and my family info then she was asking me my birthday, do we use gas or oil,I think it is a scam. Then a man called from 520 798 4152 : caller ID staes again Census Bureau", he wants to know my info, I said I am not giving my birthday to you, he hang UP. It is really a scam

Next call I am going to call FBI for harassment

Yes, Please answer all the questions cause that's the only way they'll know where you are during the day, and what time you (and everyone else in the house) is generally away from the house!  Oh, and what nationality you are, exactly how much money you made last year, exactly what your mortgage and utility payments are, and one of the most important questions, how many toilets does your house have?    Evidently they didn't get a chance to add the questions "Do you own a gun? How many? Where is it located at the residence? How much ammo do you have?  That will be for the next 'Survey' I guess.

Your an Idiot!

May be legit if they leave a valid call back number.

If you completed a 'census survey' for an older person (as I did for my +90 year old mother, and used my phone number).  They may call you...

Verify the number is a valid US Census caller,  Call them at the 800 #'s below :
U.S. Census Bureau
National Processing Center
1201 East 10th Street
Jeffersonville, IN 47132
If you have not been contacted about a survey and are looking for general Census Bureau information, please call 301-763-INFO (4636) or 800-923-8282 and they can better answer
your questions.
If you:
want to verify that the person who called you is a Census Bureau employee,
have a question about a survey form you received, or
need to return a call about one of our surveys
please contact us at one of these numbers:
Hagerstown, MD: 1-800-392-6975
Jeffersonville, IN: 1-800-523-3205
Tucson, AZ: 1-800-642-0469
Hours of operation for the telephone centers:
Monday - Friday 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Sunday 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM

is this for reel because i gave them my information. now Im scar of Indenity thife how can I be so dumb.

To Whom it May Concern,
Pursuant to Article I, Section 2, Clause 3 of the Constitution, the only information you are empowered to request is the total number of occupants at this address.   My ?name, sex, age, date of birth, race, ethnicity, telephone number, relationship and housing tenure? have absolutely nothing to do with apportioning direct taxes or determining the number of representatives in the House of Representatives.  Therefore, neither Congress nor the Census Bureau have the constitutional authority to make that information request a component of the enumeration outlined in Article I, Section 2, Clause 3.  In addition, I cannot be subject to a fine for basing my conduct on the Constitution because that document trumps laws passed by Congress.
Interstate Commerce Commission v. Brimson, 154 U.S. 447, 479 (May 26, 1894)
?Neither branch of the legislative department [House of Representatives or Senate], still less any merely administrative body [such as the Census Bureau], established by congress, possesses, or can be invested with, a general power of making inquiry into the private affairs of the citizen. Kilbourn v. Thompson, 103 U.S. 168, 190.  We said in Boyd v. U.S., 116 U. S. 616, 630, 6 Sup. Ct. 524,?and it cannot be too often repeated,?that the principles that embody the essence of constitutional liberty and security forbid all invasions on the part of government and it?s employees of the sanctity of a man?s home and the privacies of his life.  As said by Mr. Justice Field in Re Pacific Ry. Commission, 32 Fed. 241, 250, ?of all the rights of the citizen, few are of greater importance or more essential to his peace and happiness than the right of personal security, and that involves, not merely protection of his person from assault, but exemption of his private affairs, books, and papers from inspection and scrutiny of others.  Without the enjoyment of this right, all others would lose half their value.??
Note: This United States Supreme Court case has never been overturned.
Respectfully,
A Citizen of the United States of America

this is a legitimate call.  I just received and spoke with them.  They were updating some information

Got a package from this company and do the Census and a followup call from the staff.  Pushing me to answer more questions.  I got very frustated.  They said they need the information to complete the survey.  It took 5-10 minutes to answer all the questions.  I was very upset.  Later on I went on google and find this number.  I just hope I didn't give out my social security number.

I receive several calls stated this the census bureau along with  800 number & password..I don't pick up r return calls...So they started calling from another number 240-420-6029

You did good, they have no right to anything other than head count, especially 2 yrs after the 2010 census has closed. GD commie Obommie's crew

who cares, they are entitled to count the number of people in a household ONLY. Besides it's long long OVER now and this s*** continues.

You are so full of s***. Constitution states that a census is to be conducted once every 10 yrs to count the population - no mention of anything that needs to be specific, just a head count. Toss that crap survey in the garbage and ignore the calls. This is all part of the new Obama Gestapo way of doing things. The GD census ended the end of 2010 yet they are calling on Sundays leaving BS messages. When they tell you it's mandatory ask them to cite specific USC chapter(s) that say this and write them down and research them.