The upcoming 2020 Census is critical to accurately apportioning representatives and distributing resources (think hospitals, veterans assistance, etc). Several states have reported misleading mailers that look like census forms, but you can help protect yourself against misinformation with the following info:

• The only official U.S. census form comes directly from the U.S. Census Bureau. 

• Anything solicited prior to April 2020 is not part of the U.S. census. 

• Any survey by an outside group mentioning the census is not part of the official U.S. Census.

Visit https://2020census.gov/en/avoiding-fraud.html for more tips on protecting yourself and your information.