Complaint Review: Ernest Brancheau Or Ernie - Nevada
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- Ernest Brancheau Or Ernie Nevada U.S.A.
- Phone: 313-218-2582
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- Category: Con Artists
Ernest Brancheau Or Ernie identity theft, con artist, faking cancer, low life, scum of the earth, manipulative ripoff deception ? Could Be Anywhere Now Nevada
*Author of original report: More proof of his criminal behavior.
*General Comment: Ernie is alive and well in Toledo, ohio
*Consumer Comment: Ernie is not in Vegas..
*Author of original report: They have FACEBOOK in jail?
*Author of original report: to Lady Lee
*Consumer Suggestion: He is mentally not physically sick
*Consumer Suggestion: Is this for real?
*Consumer Comment: ERNIE is in jail
*Consumer Comment: ERNIE is in jail
*Consumer Comment: ERNIE is in jail
*Consumer Comment: ERNIE is in jail
*Consumer Comment: Thank You Ron for your inside info. he needs to be in jail PERMANENTLY
*UPDATE Employee: caught at uhaul in toledo ohio in jail now
*Author of original report: Ernest assumes my friends identity AGAIN! Trys and succeeds in purchasing a car
*Author of original report: Ernest assumes my friends identity AGAIN! Trys and succeeds in purchasing a car
*Author of original report: Ernest assumes my friends identity AGAIN! Trys and succeeds in purchasing a car
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Short story --------------- Ernest Alfred Brancheau aka ?? Real name?? Short, stocky, crew cut hair Left eye is permanently shut and damaged. Hearing aid in left ear. Proclaims to have brain cancer.....DOES NOT!!!!!! Sometimes talks with lisp or speech impediment (faked?) Likes to visit Starbucks, and Jambajuice. WANTED IN MICHIGAN AND NOW CALIFORNIA FOR IDENTITY THEFT AND FRAUD. CASE # in LOS ANGELES IS: 03-06-08347 IF YOU SEE THIS INDIVIDUAL (hard to miss!) CALL THE POLICE IMMEDIATELY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! He is friendly BUT manipulative!!!!!!!!!!!!! Fakes having medical degree. Will offer to do your taxes......don't give up your ss#!!! Is not related to any individual from present or past of the Ford Corp. Had house in Las Vegas but avoiding it for fear of capture.
Long Story -------------------
Over the past six months (2002) my friend has been taking care of Ernest Brancheau whom he had met through a company that organizes charity walks.. Ernest befriended my friend and told my friend that he had brain cancer that was at stage 4 and only had a few months to live.
In September/ October of 2002, Ernest assumed the role of my friend's financial advisor and accountant. He called credit card companies and had my friend's interest rates reduced and without my knowledge slowly started to steal my friend's identity.
In January of this year, Ernest came to California to take care of some business for him and collapsed with kidney stones. My friend was in Miami at the time and cut his trip short so that he could take care of Ernest. During his recovery here, he decided that he wanted to live in the third bedroom of my friend's apartment. He said that he considered my friend and his other roommate as family and wanted to spend his final days with them.
The following six weeks, Ernest would spend up all night vomiting and he even faked two strokes in front of my friend and his roommates. About a month ago, Ernie decided that he wanted to buy a house with the money that his father (who allegedly was a CEO at Ford Motor Company until 1987) had willed him and give the house to my friend and his roommmate as a token of his appreciation for their loyalty. He had gone as far as to go into escrow on the house. He had structural inspections done on the house. He had the owner of the house fly back a week early from a trip to Thailand. He had the realtor start paying for minor repairs on the house. He gave the realtor a check from Merrill Lynch for $32000.00 for the realtors fee and a check for $650,000.00.
These checks bounced last week. When my ex roommate ( a cop) called Merrill Lynch to find out what was going on, they put him on the phone with a supervisor who told him that Ernest Alfred Brancheau is a wanted fugitive in the state of Michigan for high dollar amount theft, identity theft, fraud and forgery and that we should contact the Ann Arbor police department ASAP.
The ex-roommate/cop then had everything verified with the police department. A few days earlier, February 10th, Ernest faked his second stroke and my friend had a registered nurse from a hospice come over to help Ernest through the night. Ernest claimed that he was going against medical advisory and refused to let my friend call 911 because he did not want to be put on any life support.
Several red flags went off while the nurse was here and at the end of the night he pulled my friends aside and told them that Ernest was showing no signs of having brain cancer, but rather signs of being a drug addict. He had taken a dozen morphine tablets and just as many Vicodin. He started to become violent when they wouldn't let Ernest take it fast enough. We then started questioning Ernest and asked for proof that he had brain cancer. They started calling Ernest's doctors that he had told them were treating him at UCLA, USC, Las Vegas, and Michigan. None of the names of the doctors he gave them existed.
On Wednesday of last week (2/12/03), Ernest made his get away. This is when my friend discovered that he had stolen my friend's identity and had to immediately change his banking information, credit card information, etc. Ernie had access to all of his personal information and had opened accounts that he did not know existed. If Ernest happens to get in touch with anyone, I strongly encourage you to immediately call the Los Angeles police department at 213 485-4304.
The case number against him has a DR # of 03-06-08347. He is believed to be in Las Vegas at this point in time or possibly Michgan with his mother.
Lane
Los Angeles, California
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#16 Author of original report
More proof of his criminal behavior.
AUTHOR: Lane - (U.S.A.)
SUBMITTED: Tuesday, September 11, 2012
His mugshot was recently found online here:
http://www.mugshotsonline.com/ohio/toledo/ernest-alfred-brancheau/26030071
It should help with identification and evidence of his criminal background.
#15 General Comment
Ernie is alive and well in Toledo, ohio
AUTHOR: Victim of Ernie - (United States of America)
SUBMITTED: Sunday, April 04, 2010
I ran into Ernie the other day. Now he is in a Wheelchair, it is my understanding that he is living with his Mother in her Raintree Village Mobile Home. This guy can never be trusted, he is a phony and a fake. It wouldn't surprise me if he doesn't need to be in the wheelchair at all. I feel sorry for the people that have been taken advantage by this low life. Does anyone know if he has any active warrants?
#14 Consumer Comment
Ernie is not in Vegas..
AUTHOR: Dawn - (U.S.A.)
SUBMITTED: Wednesday, February 18, 2009
He was at the Krogers on Lewis Ave. and Alexis Rd. on Fri. 13th. in Toledo Ohio, with his mom. He was riding one of those handicap carts. I have known his mom Audrey for yrs. and Ernie since he was little. They used to live in Temperance Mi. right over the Ohio line. Knew his dad d**k, he died yrs. ago. I heard his mom say out loud "that is why I like to go alone", I turned to see who it was, it was Audrey, looked behind her and it was Ernie. I worked with Audrey yrs. ago, the phone calls and stories that she would get regarding Ernie would make your head spin.
#13 Author of original report
They have FACEBOOK in jail?
AUTHOR: Lane - (U.S.A.)
SUBMITTED: Monday, July 21, 2008
It has come to my attention that Ernest Brancheau is frolicking on Facebook. I encourage those who are connected to his account as "friends" to cease immediately.
If he hasn't stolen your identity, he's working on it as we speak.
This man should be in jail for all the crimes he has committed. He is devious, manipulative and highly dangerous.
Immediately report him to the police. He is still wanted in other states.
#12 Author of original report
to Lady Lee
AUTHOR: Lane - (U.S.A.)
SUBMITTED: Wednesday, January 02, 2008
Dear Lady Lee of Cygnet, Ohio U.S.A.
Earnest (or Ernie) is NEVER to be trusted. That said, if you "know him" and he's not in jail, he's well on to working his way back into prison. Please guard every item you own that can be used to steal your identity. That means, guard your purse around him, NEVER let him near any mail, and NEVER give out your SSN#. I was lucky, and only a witness to the destruction he caused to my friend's life. He is STILL repairing his credit due to this criminal.
No matter how he paints himself to you, do NOT trust him. I can't believe he's already out. I will do everything in my power to make sure he goes back under lock and key.
If you don't believe me, simply call the police in Los Angeles to verify the case number.
Signed,
The Originator of this report.
#11 Consumer Suggestion
He is mentally not physically sick
AUTHOR: K - (U.S.A.)
SUBMITTED: Wednesday, January 02, 2008
I met Ernie over 7 years ago. At that point he had "brain cancer and was going to die in a few months".
Looks like he is still going. He took full advantage of peoples sympathy. I lost contanct with him sometime around 2000. Last I heard he was jumping from LA to NY to see a "specialist". I later found out people started to get suspicious so he fled. Hes a liar and scumbag just like the others said.
#10 Consumer Suggestion
Is this for real?
AUTHOR: Lady Lee - (U.S.A.)
SUBMITTED: Thursday, November 29, 2007
I know Ernie and I am shocked to find this info... Is this seriously real? If so someone please conform this with me because I don't make it a habit in befriending criminals... Thanks in Advance.
#9 Consumer Comment
ERNIE is in jail
AUTHOR: SAM - (U.S.A.)
SUBMITTED: Saturday, September 11, 2004
ernie did not escape. someone needs to check on the trips to florida. and other cities he's gone to over the last couple years..
#8 Consumer Comment
ERNIE is in jail
AUTHOR: SAM - (U.S.A.)
SUBMITTED: Saturday, September 11, 2004
ernie did not escape. someone needs to check on the trips to florida. and other cities he's gone to over the last couple years..
#7 Consumer Comment
ERNIE is in jail
AUTHOR: SAM - (U.S.A.)
SUBMITTED: Saturday, September 11, 2004
ernie did not escape. someone needs to check on the trips to florida. and other cities he's gone to over the last couple years..
#6 Consumer Comment
ERNIE is in jail
AUTHOR: SAM - (U.S.A.)
SUBMITTED: Saturday, September 11, 2004
ernie did not escape. someone needs to check on the trips to florida. and other cities he's gone to over the last couple years..
#5 Consumer Comment
Thank You Ron for your inside info. he needs to be in jail PERMANENTLY
AUTHOR: S - (U.S.A.)
SUBMITTED: Friday, September 10, 2004
Thank you for coming forward. I have informed my friend of this update. On a side note, the police had contacted him regarding this scum's activities so perhaps he will stay in jail. Rumor has it he escaped. If you have anymore detailed info about Ernest's whereabouts, please post again.
Again, thank you. We'd lost hope they'd find this guy....he needs to be in jail PERMANENTLY, and maybe his mom too.
I hope your customers at Uhaul haven't been compromised by his illegal behavior!!!
#4 UPDATE Employee
caught at uhaul in toledo ohio in jail now
AUTHOR: Ron - (U.S.A.)
SUBMITTED: Friday, September 10, 2004
this guy has been working at uhaul since may of 2003 with access to 1000 of credit cards he and his mom both have brand new honda mini vans also.
I hope the investigate what he has done since in toledo area wanted to put in updat but couldnt so i put it here
#3 Author of original report
Ernest assumes my friends identity AGAIN! Trys and succeeds in purchasing a car
AUTHOR: Lane - (U.S.A.)
SUBMITTED: Saturday, May 03, 2003
UPDATES: 5/1/03 LAS VEGAS NEVADA Ernest assumes my friends identity AGAIN! Trys and succeeds in purchasing a car EVEN THOUGH my friend has a lock on his credit report (to verify himself he has to call from a certain number that only my friend has access to). Car Company ignores this because Ernest is SO manipulative! And the LA cops are doing absolutely nothing except spool more red tape. IF YOU SEE THIS b*****d CALL THE POLICE IMMEDIATELY!!!
#2 Author of original report
Ernest assumes my friends identity AGAIN! Trys and succeeds in purchasing a car
AUTHOR: Lane - (U.S.A.)
SUBMITTED: Saturday, May 03, 2003
UPDATES: 5/1/03 LAS VEGAS NEVADA Ernest assumes my friends identity AGAIN! Trys and succeeds in purchasing a car EVEN THOUGH my friend has a lock on his credit report (to verify himself he has to call from a certain number that only my friend has access to). Car Company ignores this because Ernest is SO manipulative! And the LA cops are doing absolutely nothing except spool more red tape. IF YOU SEE THIS b*****d CALL THE POLICE IMMEDIATELY!!!
#1 Author of original report
Ernest assumes my friends identity AGAIN! Trys and succeeds in purchasing a car
AUTHOR: Lane - (U.S.A.)
SUBMITTED: Saturday, May 03, 2003
UPDATES: 5/1/03 LAS VEGAS NEVADA Ernest assumes my friends identity AGAIN! Trys and succeeds in purchasing a car EVEN THOUGH my friend has a lock on his credit report (to verify himself he has to call from a certain number that only my friend has access to). Car Company ignores this because Ernest is SO manipulative! And the LA cops are doing absolutely nothing except spool more red tape. IF YOU SEE THIS b*****d CALL THE POLICE IMMEDIATELY!!!
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