What happens when a man who built a $200 million business on lies tries to warn you about someone else’s fraud?
In this Tax Crime Junkies Fine Line Files special edition, Dominique sits down with Barry Minkow—the teenage mastermind behind ZZZZ Best, the ex-con-turned-pastor-turned-SEC informant—for a one-of-a-kind interview.
But this isn’t the redemption arc you might expect.
Instead, Dom gets a front-row seat to monologue filled with red flags, Reg D horror stories, and just enough self-awareness to leave you wondering: Is he helping protect people—or just starring in his next act?
In this episode, you’ll hear:
🔹 Why Reg D investment deals are a playground for fraud 🔹 How repeat offenders can sound convincing—even while making confessions 🔹 What Barry says about his own history, and the victims he now advocates for 🔹 The subtle, dangerous charisma of a career con man
And the chilling takeaway from Barry himself:
“Perpetrators of financial fraud can’t guard the front door. And only a crook like me would know that.”
🎧 This episode is a warning, a case study, and a reminder: even a man who lies for a living can sometimes tell the truth. But that doesn’t mean you should trust him.
Call to Action: Have you seen a shady Reg D deal pitched to one of your clients? Know a repeat fraudster who keeps popping up in the industry? We want to hear your story. Leave us a voicemail on our hotline or DM us @TaxCrimeJunkies.
Subscribe, share, and remember: Stay curious. Stay vigilant. And stay on the right side of The Fine Line.
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