Germania's Home Office has received numerous calls from both non-insureds and policyholders regarding a fraudulent check scam. This scam is not directed to our policyholders, but to individuals across the United States. Individuals have received a letter that states “they could be eligible to win a large sum of money.” Included with the letter is an enclosed counterfeit check that would cover “the taxes” which are due on the “allotted” winning amount. The counterfeit check has been designed to look like a Germania issued check. In exchange, the recipient is told to deposit this check and issue a money gram or certified Western Union check for the tax amount and mail it directly to the assigned address — which is suspiciously located outside of the U.S.

If you have received a fraudulent check and letter we encourage you NOT to respond to this scam, but to destroy the information.