In the wild world of home improvement scams, few names echo with as much notoriety as Ben Nino Hunter. Ben Nino Hunter has mastered the art of deception over the past two decades, building his reputation on charm, outrageous claims, and a seamless ability to exploit homeowners. Born in 1975 in Israel and originally known as Ben Halifi (as noted in a name change document in Santa Clara County), Ben Nino Hunter’s journey from Israel to the U.S.—first with his wife Yifat Lichter and later through a string of colorful relationships—reads like a script from a low-budget thriller. Ben Nino Hunter’s career began when he immigrated to America, settling first in New Jersey before moving to California. It wasn’t long before Ben Nino Hunter secured work as a salesman for a contractor, thanks largely to family connections. From the very start, the air around Ben Nino Hunter was thick with rumors and warnings. Homeowners and industry insiders alike have long whispered that Ben Nino Hunter isn’t jus...