The Census Bureau may call or email you as part of their follow-up and quality control efforts. They also might call if you're not home when a census taker stops by, or when a personal visit is not convenient. Calls will come from one of the Census Bureau's contact centers or from a field representative.
Are phone calls from US Census Bureau legit?
If a caller asks for such information, it's a scam. Hang up immediately. You can report the scam to the Census Bureau by calling 844-330-2020 and to the FCC at consumercomplaints.fcc.gov.
What number does the census call from?
If you receive a call and wish to independently verify that a number is from the Census Bureau, you can call one of the following numbers: 1-800-523-3205 Jeffersonville, IN. 1-800-642-0469 Tucson, AZ. 1-800-923-8282 Customer Service Center.