Be Warned! Run the other way and do NOT believe a word this con man says. He is a compulsive liar. And an incredible skilled con man, using relationships as leverage to con more money from innocent investors. He recently colled close to $500k from an investor as development funds for a Jim Sheridan project called Sherriff Street. The funny thing is he never owned the rights to the project, giving him zero rights to collect money for it. He used this money for personal use, expenses, rent travel etc. He has continually distributed false Proof of Funds. He has over a dozen times claimed he is "closing a $100 million fund". This jackass knows close to nothing about the film business. You can not even gave an educated conversation about how a movie is made because he DOES NOT KNOW. But, because of his charm, he has been able to build relationship,s and leverage these relationships yo raise money, that ends up in his pocket.
DO you due diligence. Google his name. It is unclear why anyone would ever hand any money to this guy when he has nothing to show for it. On the contrary, he has several open lawsuits again him and more lawsuits that he is currently dodging service on, as his own attorney is refusing service. Nor does anyone know where he is. In speaking with him, you will often hear more about his personal life than his professional life. In the last few months he was dumped by his boyfriend, his uncle allegedly died, and his stepfather allegedly on his death bed. All lies. Except for being dumped. Which makes perfect sense since the only reason his ex was dating him is because David promised to put him in movies. Ha! Obviously, this never happened.
David was living in a mansion in the Hollywood hills that he was paying for with stolen money. Then, he suddenly had to evacuate due to "termites". The truth is, he was renting the home from socialite Markus Molinari and was thrown out after missing rent for 7 months in a row. He also recently screwed another person I know destroying her family's life and leaving them for dead after owing them a lot of money and being the cause of them losing ALL of their belongings. He is an animal. As are his partners. Please be warned that he is currently working with another a*****e named Matt. Matt does not have a last name, but openly admits to being evicted 5 times in 5 different states. PEOPLE!!!! Do not give these guys your money. No matter how great the deal may sound. More than likely, it is not their deal. Matt's phones # is 612-481-9030 and his email address is [email protected]
His attorney who is known for representing every scumbag in the business is Raymond Markovich 323-401-8032. His ex publicist Jane Owen, wants nothing to do with him as he has scarred her reputation which she is working hard to mend.
If these guys have taken money from you or currently have your money, please report them to the FBI. Somehow, they have managed to continually con people, without any consequences. Don't let these guys get away with it.
I can confirm David also owes me over 100K (one hundred thousand dollars). In short, found the other report posted similar to what I've gone through. His family is either sick and or lying on their death bed and his showing phony proof of funds, only later, David hides behind his so called attorney and plays, "Catch me if you can!"
Enough......if you have had similar problems post here and or call the FBI and IRS.
All of this written above is oh so familiar. I was introduced to David through a "supposed" friend. Totally convinced that I was going to make some great money and David was proclaimed by this supposed friend as a writing "genius" connected as an A-list player in Hollywood. The Butler was the ticket he used to scam me. Every time I questioned him or my friend, "check out IMDB." I was weak, fell for it and "ripped off." I have had many conversations, texts, and emails with people associated with Ranes. NOT ONE legitimizes him as a Hollywood player. EVERY ONE legitimizes him as a person that the FBI and IRS would love to talk to.
The friend: "takes no responsibility whatsoever." Top shelf guy........tries to convince me David is still going to come through!
David Ranes and His Partner Reviews
Be Warned! Run the other way and do NOT believe a word this con man says. He is a compulsive liar. And an incredible skilled con man, using relationships as leverage to con more money from innocent investors. He recently colled close to $500k from an investor as development funds for a Jim Sheridan project called Sherriff Street. The funny thing is he never owned the rights to the project, giving him zero rights to collect money for it. He used this money for personal use, expenses, rent travel etc. He has continually distributed false Proof of Funds. He has over a dozen times claimed he is "closing a $100 million fund". This jackass knows close to nothing about the film business. You can not even gave an educated conversation about how a movie is made because he DOES NOT KNOW. But, because of his charm, he has been able to build relationship,s and leverage these relationships yo raise money, that ends up in his pocket.
DO you due diligence. Google his name. It is unclear why anyone would ever hand any money to this guy when he has nothing to show for it. On the contrary, he has several open lawsuits again him and more lawsuits that he is currently dodging service on, as his own attorney is refusing service. Nor does anyone know where he is. In speaking with him, you will often hear more about his personal life than his professional life. In the last few months he was dumped by his boyfriend, his uncle allegedly died, and his stepfather allegedly on his death bed. All lies. Except for being dumped. Which makes perfect sense since the only reason his ex was dating him is because David promised to put him in movies. Ha! Obviously, this never happened.
David was living in a mansion in the Hollywood hills that he was paying for with stolen money. Then, he suddenly had to evacuate due to "termites". The truth is, he was renting the home from socialite Markus Molinari and was thrown out after missing rent for 7 months in a row. He also recently screwed another person I know destroying her family's life and leaving them for dead after owing them a lot of money and being the cause of them losing ALL of their belongings. He is an animal. As are his partners. Please be warned that he is currently working with another a*****e named Matt. Matt does not have a last name, but openly admits to being evicted 5 times in 5 different states. PEOPLE!!!! Do not give these guys your money. No matter how great the deal may sound. More than likely, it is not their deal. Matt's phones # is 612-481-9030 and his email address is [email protected]
His attorney who is known for representing every scumbag in the business is Raymond Markovich 323-401-8032. His ex publicist Jane Owen, wants nothing to do with him as he has scarred her reputation which she is working hard to mend.
If these guys have taken money from you or currently have your money, please report them to the FBI. Somehow, they have managed to continually con people, without any consequences. Don't let these guys get away with it.
Looking for Help
My family has been caught up in this nightmare as well. Please let me know who you are and how to contact you or anyone else harmed by these two.
David Ranes
I can confirm David also owes me over 100K (one hundred thousand dollars). In short, found the other report posted similar to what I've gone through. His family is either sick and or lying on their death bed and his showing phony proof of funds, only later, David hides behind his so called attorney and plays, "Catch me if you can!"
Enough......if you have had similar problems post here and or call the FBI and IRS.
Got me too!
All of this written above is oh so familiar. I was introduced to David through a "supposed" friend. Totally convinced that I was going to make some great money and David was proclaimed by this supposed friend as a writing "genius" connected as an A-list player in Hollywood. The Butler was the ticket he used to scam me. Every time I questioned him or my friend, "check out IMDB." I was weak, fell for it and "ripped off." I have had many conversations, texts, and emails with people associated with Ranes. NOT ONE legitimizes him as a Hollywood player. EVERY ONE legitimizes him as a person that the FBI and IRS would love to talk to.
The friend: "takes no responsibility whatsoever." Top shelf guy........tries to convince me David is still going to come through!