240-420-6029

I received a call from 240-420-6029 claiming to be from the census bureau. She said she calling because I didn't respond to a mailing to my physical address. When I tried to explain that I didn't receive it cause the post office doesn't deliver to our physical addresses in my small town she hung up on me. Don't believe she was from the Census Bureau.

This is from the Census Bureau.  I recieve a call from them once a month.  They are doing special surveys, and this is a legitimate number.  They just called, and I talked to the same person who calls every month.  The special surveys are for a period of one year.

so-called census bureau taped message, no live person. Other sites say not real census bureau.

I got a phone call from this number, they didn't leave a message.  I have read online that this person claims to be from the U.S. Census Bureau.  I have had a lot of calls from people claiming to be from the U.S. Census Bureau but they turn out to be false.  I got the phone call from this number around 5:17pm.  I doubt this number is the actual U.S. Census Bureau...especially since they didn't bother leaving me a message.

As of March '09 the US Census's Community Survey group is using this number to verify information on forms returned in response to the survey.  If you do a Google search for US Census, and look under Community Survey FAQ's, there is a toll-free number to call in Maryland that will confirm that they are using 240-240-6029.  But even better, they can just ask you the questions they need clarified and you're done...and since you have called them, you know it's them.

I don't want to answer their invasive and personal questions.  If they show up at my house wanting to know more than how many reside at my address, then they better bring a Federal Marshal and a subpoena signed by a Federal judge to take me away in handcuffs and leg shackles.  I'm not going to answer their identity theft type of questions any other way.  Sorry about that Chief.  But, that's the way it goes in today's protect my identity plan.  Better luck with your next prospective victim.

I believe this number is legit.  Because about a week ago I received multiple differenet calls from multiple different numbers claiming to be the US census Bureau. So unless someone is going to different states and faking this.

Never underestimate the methods and  of the persistent identity thief.  And, that's a fact, Jack!"........and then there's shrimp kabob, shrimp creole, shrimp............."

Not at home when called. Found on caller ID

Got a call from this number claiming to be the Census Bureau.  (Phone display only read "Hagerstown, MD")  The first time I answered and told the caller, "It's my understanding the Census Bureau only goes door-to-door."  They said, "Well, we do phone surveys for consumer information."  I said, "Thanks anyway, but I'll pass" and hung up.  They've been calling almost everyday since.  I value my privacy and know of no law that says you have to answer your phone ... nor do I know of any law that says you have to call them back when they leave a message.  So, I wish them the best of luck, whoever they may be.

They are from the Census, trying to harrass you into filling out that 30 page pile of [***]. After all the calls, they apparently start showing up at your door to try and intimidate you.  Is this the Soviet Union or China?  Screw them.  Just ignore the calls, then ignore them when they come to your door.

I received a call from 240-420-6029 on January 2, 2010. On our caller ID, it said Census Bureau so I thought it was legitimate so I answered all her questions for 20 minutes. Now I feel like I made a serious mistake because 15 days later when I applied for a Sears credit card, someone elses name came up when I gave my social security number. This other person lives in Minnesota and I live in Michigan.

well,after exstensive searching I called the the census number listed on the . gov website and verified the phone number calling me[2404206029] and the number they told me to call ;8888172153, Quess what? yup it's realy big brother calling. I say big brother because I don;t like the extent of the intrusion of the acs questions. I have not called back yet to see what they want. Hopefuly it is not the "american" [intrusive] comunity survey they want me to do. maybey it's just that I did't give full bith date. The admistration in charge of the U.S. is lincon, teddy rosevelt, or jefforson, but alas they are dead and gone. Now we got the nannys in power. S.O.S.

I received a message from the US Census Bureau from this number.  I called them back, gave them my "case number" and they asked if I was the lady of the house.  After my affirmative reply, they proceeded to tell me that they had mailed me a survey and I hadn't returned it so they were going to do it by phone for the next 20 minutes or so.  I stated that since we have a PO Box (no mail delivery in our town) I couldn't have received any mail from them.  The man told me that the survey was mandatory and was called the American Community Survey.  I explained that I needed to look into this and they would have to try later.
I researched this survey - the questions on it ask for names and personal information on all parties living at your address. They request the number of cars that you own, the amount of your mortgage/housing as well as the amount of the monthly payment.  They want to know my salary, my monthly and yearly utility bills and what time I leave my home for work - as well as when I return from work.  They want to know how much I spend on homeowner's insurance and property taxes and when my home was built.  They want to know the value of my home and when I moved into it.
They want to know what type of medical insurance I have, if I was ever in the military and how many times I (and all others in my household) have been married.
I find this highly invasive and will not complete this survey - especially not over the phone with an individual that barely speaks English or by mail when they don't even realize that the mail they have sent me has been returned.
The form indicates a fine for non-compliance but additional research indicates that noone has ever been convicted for not completing the form.  Harassed by census workers at their door, yes, convicted and fined, no.

what is the survey about?

I answered their questions on the survey and mailed it in. Now they keep calling me and leaving me messages on my voice mail to call back. Which I haven't done because I already answered the questions on the survey. Some which I might add were really stupid: Like what time do I leave for work. I mean seriously why do they need to know this?

Been getting phone calls from different numbers and people claiming to be from census bureau. Today is sunday and it's only 3:13...I've gotten 2 calls TODAY from this number! I called back once and told them to stop calling me...obviously didn't work. I refuse to answer the invasive survey...there's no reason they need to know the majority of the info requested on that community survey.

the exact same as everyone else here.  We are being harassed.   I get calls from this (240) # and from (812) actually saying census bureau when they call.  They call at night waking up my infant, the interrupt nap times, dinner times.  I already filled out the [***] survey and mailed it back.  I'm not going to take a call.  Anything they need to confirm, they can formally do in writing and leave me and my family the [***] alone.

I think I will answer the next time they call and say they have the wrong number

I get calls fro the same num etc... Got a survey in the snail mail many pages asking too too many questions... Big brother want to know too too much. If any of this is MANDANTORY or in violation of any federal laws then why would they not send mail "CERTIFIED" or similar? they can prove jack [***]!
and as far as I am concerned I will NEVER give of any personal information this can only come back and HAUNT YOU.
Fill out now pay penalty later.... Sorry but Ill pass on this spectacular offer...
WTF is has our country come to these days? sheesh!