The Department of Statistics is aware of a message circulating on social media and through community networks alleging that individuals are posing as government officials and conducting door-to-door visits to collect personal information, photographs and fingerprints under the pretext of verifying identification for the Census. A sample of the circulating message is attached for public reference.
The Department wishes to clarify that these claims do not describe the 2026 Census of Population and Housing fieldwork process. Census Interviewers are authorised representatives of the Department of Statistics, not Internal Affairs employees, and their visits are solely to assist households in completing any outstanding Census questionnaires.
The Department emphasises that no Census initiative requires residents to provide fingerprints, have their photographs taken or undergo biometric registration. Census Interviewers will not ask residents to participate in any such process.
To help residents identify legitimate Census Interviewers, all interviewers will carry Department-issued photo identification cards and an official letter of authenticity. Residents who have concerns about the identity of someone claiming to be a Census Interviewer are encouraged to contact the Department of Statistics directly at 297-7761 or census@gov.bm to confirm their credentials.
The Department encourages members of the public not to share information with unverified individuals and to direct any questions or concerns about Census visits to the Department.
