Watch Out for Census Bureau Scam Artists in Richmond Area
Census workers are going door-to-door asking for a head count at your home. It's completely legitimate but some scam artists appear to be taking advantage of it.

We received a warning into our newsroom from the U.S. Census Bureau it says watching out for fake workers coming door-to-door trying to steal your personal information.

Here's how you'll now the difference from the real guys and fake ones:

A real U.S. census worker will have a badge A hand-held device A Census Bureau canvas bag A confidentiality agreement

Ask to see these items before giving any of your information.