Scammer Barry Minkow
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| Name: | Barry Minkow |
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| Born: | 1966 |
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| Age: | 55 |
| Country: | New York |
| Occupation: | Used car salesman |
| Criminal / Fraud / Scam Charges: | 1988: Racketeering, securities fraud, embezzlement, money laundering, mail fraud, tax evasion, bank fraud, credit card fraud,2011: conspiracy to commit securities fraud,2014: Conspiracy to commit bank fraud, wire fraud, mail fraud and to defraud the United States |
| Criminal / Fraud / Scam Penalty: | 1988: 25 years in federal prison, five years' probation, $26 million in restitution,2011: Five years in federal prison, $583.5 million in restitution,2014: Five years in federal prison, $3.4 million in restitution |
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Barry Jay Minkow (born March 22, 1966) is a former American businessman, pastor, and convicted felon. While still in high school, he founded ZZZZ Best (pronounced "Zee Best"), which appeared to be an immensely successful carpet-cleaning and restoration company.







