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"Century Med" Scam - How to Protect Yourself
Century Med Scam - How to Protect Yourself

"Century Med" (or "Century Medical Supply") is associated with phishing text messages and fraudulent Medicare billing schemes. Scammers use the name to promote fake senior grocery, utility, or over-the-counter benefit cards, or to bill insurance for unrequested medical equipment.

How the Scam Works

  • Phishing Texts: Victims receive text messages advertising thousands of dollars in "free" grocery or utility prepaid cards tied to medical or senior programs.
  • Fake Medical Supply Billing: Companies operating under similar names bill Medicare or private insurance thousands of dollars for expensive equipment—such as catheters or back braces—that patients never ordered or received.
  • Remote Job Scams: The name has also been spoofed in fake remote data entry or customer service job listings designed to steal personal candidate info.

Warning Signs to Watch For

  • Unsolicited text messages or calls promising free money, flex cards, or benefit expansions.
  • Requests for your Medicare number, Social Security number, or banking details to "verify eligibility" or "activate" a card.
  • Charges on your Medicare Summary Notice (MSN) or insurance statements for medical items you did not authorize.

What You Should Do

  • Do not click links in text messages regarding "Century Med" or unexpected senior benefit cards.
  • Never share your Medicare or personal identification numbers with unsolicited callers or unverified online ads.
  • Check your official Medicare or insurance statements regularly for unfamiliar charges.
  • Report suspected fraud directly by calling 1-800-MEDICARE.
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