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It must be hard to be rich and famous sometimes- you never really know who you can trust. In Dane Cook’s case, it appears that the comic can’t even trust his own brother. Cook has employed his brother as his financial and business manager since his career started taking off in the late 90s. But it looks like his brother decided to pay himself with some of Dane’s millions without keeping him in the loop – and now the cops are involved.
Talk about keeping it in the family — sources tell TMZ Dane Cook’s brother (who was also his business manager) has been arrested for allegedly stealing millions from the comedian.
Darryl McCauley — who was in charge of Cook’s financial affairs since the 90s — was arrested today by the Massachusetts State Police and charged with three counts of larceny and forgery.
Authorities say in one case, Dane’s bro forged a $3 million check and deposited it in his account.
McCauley will be arraigned tomorrow in Woburn District Court.
If only this were the first instance of something like this- but it isn’t. Lots of celebs end up being fleeced by family or close friends. For Dane, it probably couldn’t come at a worse time. His last movie, “My Best Friend’s Girl,” was a total flop, and his once record-breaking career as a stand-up comedian seems to have faded. Now, he’s more often the butt of other comedian’s jokes than the joke man. There’s no word on who turned Daryl into the authorities or how Cook discovered the missing $3 million. But I’m sure this is going to make the next family get-together more than a little awkward.
Dane Cook is shown on 10/16/08 at the Fallout 3 video game launch party. Credit: WENN
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This is a good example of someone not minding their own business and leaving the details of money management to someone else.Obviously the brother felt so secure that his brother had no interest in his money that he began to help himself..this is called no oversight. Every one of us, no matter how much we have, need to be on top of our own business, our own money. This is a painful lesson to learn! Have a great day, everybody. Happy New Yr!
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Actually, RReedy, it’s very common for millionaires to have financial managers. The lesson here is to hire a professional and credible one, not someone in your family with no training in the matter.
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could’ve ironed his shirt..
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Elisha: you are so right! Sometimes, when the money is significant and requires paid expertise, an independent manager may be required. It is quite a lot of work, actually. My point was this: a person has a responsibility to KNOW what is going on with their funds. It’s a fundamental responsibility to yourself.
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God, I noticed when my brother stole a couple of my cd’s, how in the world did Cook not notice millions?
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wait, Dane Cook has millions? As in plural?
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Ok, I’m gonna take the hit and quote Oprah here….she says that no matter what you have in the bank, large or small, it is IMPERATIVE to always sign your own checks. That she doesn’t allow anyone to pay with her money…she signs everything! I think that is wonderful advise. Although, the article here does state that the brother forged a check….so I might not be so on point here! But it remains good advise!
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Oh well Dane stole the money himself anyways with his lame act. I bet a lot of the people that shelled out their hard earned duckies to him would like them back.
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I was shocked too. I thought he brother stole a couple thousand from him but I didn’t realize he’s made millions. Must have all come from the 90s era
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How the hell does this hack have millions to steal?! Why, God, why?!
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This guy was famous in the ’90s? For what? I have never heard of him before “my best friends girl”.
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Seems fair after all the jokes he’s stolen from better comedians.
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