Beware ofCenus scam

People have been warned not to get caught out by Census scammers.

Advice Direct Scotland, urges people to be aware of the signs of fraudsters attempting to gather personal or financial information.

The charity said scammers may request money for a fine or fee, or ask for personal financial information like a national insurance number, bank details or debit or credit card details to be provided.

It stressed that Scotland’s Census will never ask for money or this type of personal financial information.

Advice Direct Scotland said people should only provide personal information in the formal online Scotland’s Census questionnaire, and explained that this will only be sent as a paper copy if the person specifically requests it.

The charity also said Scotland’s Census field team will only visit someone at home after March 20 if they have not completed their questionnaire, or if they have been selected for the Census Coverage Survey.