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Reports of individuals posing as home affairs officers alongside the upcoming census to commit unlawful acts on vulnerable residents have surfaced on social media.<\/p>

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The Statistics Division is not associated with these individuals and has distanced its officers from such incidents.<\/p>\n

They began a Mapping and Listing Exercise in late January for the 2024 Population and Housing Census.<\/p>

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However, alleged imposters posing as census workers have made it challenging for mapping officers to perform their duties, with some residents hesitant to engage with them.<\/p>

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The Division assures the public that mapping officers do not require entry to properties or interviews at this stage.<\/p>\n

This exercise helps locate dwellings, businesses, and buildings efficiently, ensuring accurate maps for the census enumeration later this year.<\/p>

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Mapping Officers wear T-shirts with the Division\u2019s logo and “Census Mapping Exercise” on the back, along with official picture IDs, and seek full cooperation from the public during visits.<\/p>\n

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