Posted on 12/04/2024 3:35:24 PM PST by BenLurkin
The eccentric millionaire killed in a Los Angeles house fire last week was likely an “imposter” posing as a member of the ultra-wealthy Rothschild banking family, according to a new report.
The mystery man who went by William de Rothschild, 87 — found dead in his charred Hollywood Hills abode on Nov. 27 — had assumed the prestigious identity despite having no family ties to the Jewish dynasty, the Los Angeles Times reported Wednesday.
“My brother is not a Rothschild, as far as I know,” Richard Kauffman, 78, of Oregon, told the paper. “It’s odd, because I thought he had died years ago.”
Born in Colorado as William Alfred Kauffman, he inexplicably changed his name to William de Rothschild in 1985 and fooled friends and neighbors for years — complete with a flashy collection of Ferraris and Jaguars, the paper reported.
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There was another fake Rothschild, Oliver, who made a London high society splash 10 or so years ago. I’ll bet there are other fake Rothschilds that just haven’t made news.
Another movie or TV episode plot. Figure out the stars and the budget and we’re on our way.
A few years ago Malcolm McDowell or even Michael Caine. Fraud for years, sophisticated con man. McDowell is alive at age 81.
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I’m pretty certain this guy used the Rothchild name in scams to become a millionaire. Good for him if he only targeted rich snobs and didn’t grift on senile grannies with small nest eggs.
I was going to identify as a Rothschild, but now identify as a Kauffman and rightful heir.
I think I’ll change my name to Musk.
My name’s been Mud for some time now. My ex wife changed it.
This is what you are thinking of. Great story.
So, who was fake richer?
William de Rothschild or Clark Rockefeller?
Oliver Rothschild is actually a different fake(!), and apparently still managing investments.
There was a fake female Rothschild , I think, who got into Mar a Lago.
Was her name Stella?😏
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