 |
Definition of 'ZZZZ Best'
A company owned by Barry Minkow in the 1980s. Through such means as forgery and theft, Minkow appeared to be building a multimillion dollar corporation. ZZZZ Best went public in December of 1986, eventually reaching a market capitalization of over US$200 million.
|
 |
Investopedia explains 'ZZZZ Best'
ZZZZ Best began as a carpet cleaning company, started by Minkow in his parents' garage. He was a high school sophomore at the time! A few years later, ZZZZ Best began to specialize in insurance restoration business. Minkow was eventually convicted of fraud and sentenced to 25 years in prison. He served just over seven years.
|
-
Where there is money, there are swindlers. Protect yourself by learning how investors have been betrayed in the past.
Read More »
-
Learn about some of the creepiest cases of fraud and the characters behind them.
Read More »
-
To bamboozle someone out of their money is an age-old ruse. Learn about some of the gimmicks modern-day swindlers use and avoid becoming a statistic.
Read More »
|
|
