Ecos Group Inc. scam

Ecos Group Inc. Fraud

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Ecos Group Inc. scam screenshot (24-Mar-2009)

Ecos Group Inc. scam. This is just the latest of the numerous highly generic Russian scam websites that has been set up to form a front for a money laundering fraud job advertisement. (The identical job was posted by the Calisto Trading Inc., Reynolds Investment, & Simple Investments fraudsters and others). It's a bit slicker than most but at the end of the day its function is to con you into believing that they are a legitimate company when the evidence clearly demonstrates that they are crooks. It's an identical scam to Epayment Solutions, Emarket Solutions Inc., Legal Operations Inc., Secure Operations Inc., Oranta Group Inc., Ketler Group Inc., Profit Financing Inc., Logic Group Inc., Maxi Group Inc., Fair Group, Fartex Group, MGPA Group Inc., Sky Group Inc., Idea Group Inc., Air Group Inc., Ideal Group Inc., Capital Group Inc., Fox Group Inc., Ebusiness Group Inc., Onicks Group Inc., Multi Group Inc., Single Group, DDK Group Inc., EFS Capital Group Inc., Eagle Group Inc. FCB Group Inc., and the TDK Group Inc. fraudsters among others. This fraud website has been produced in several languages. The website carries a clear money mule solicitation, their multiple domains were only registered very recently and all their contact and location details are bogus.

This fraudster should not be confused with any legitimate company of the same or similar name - the above website graphics and the included money laundering job clearly identify the fake website and these fraudsters.

Ecos Group Inc. : Evidence of Criminal Fraud

i) Ecos Group Inc. claim on their website "The company was set up in 1990 in New York, the USA by three enthusiasts who have financial education", but the criminal's domain ecosgroupmain.cn was only registered with 广东时代互联科技有限公司 (Time Internet Technology Co., Ltd. Guangdong/now.cn) on 10-Feb-2009 for a period of only one year). A clear indication of fraud

ii) A webcheck shows that Ecos Group Inc. are not registered in the NY state business register, clear evidence of a fake company. Check for yourself.

iii) Our Partners: They used a fake Serfreport webpage to display a fake news item also to lend legitimacy to their company.The fake webpage is just a page on the criminal's own server.

iv) Our Partners: They use a fake News.de webpage to display a fake news item also to lend legitimacy to their company.The fake webpage is just a page on the criminal's own server.

v) Our Partners: They used a fake Yahoo finance webpage to lend legitimacy to their company by showing a bogus stock figure for the equally bogus Ecos Group Inc. The fake webpage is just a page on the criminal's own server.

vi) Our Partners: They used a fake Businesswire webpage to display a fake news item also to lend legitimacy to their company. The fake webpage is just a page on the criminal's own server.

vii) Our Partners: They use a fake Stockhouse webpage to display a fake news item also to lend legitimacy to their company.The fake webpage is just a page on the criminal's own server.

viii) A Google search shows no internet presence at all for this particular Ecos Group Inc., apart from their own fraud sites, of course. Not to be confused with the genuine ECOS Group Inc. (formerly known as Evans Environmental Corp.) of Miami FL or any other genuine company of the same name.

ix) Ecos Group Inc. are also not listed at the UK Companies House or the UK Financial Services Authority which they would have to be to be able to legally trade in the UK - they are clearly a bogus company. Clear evidence of criminal fraud.

x) This scam is identical to the numerous scams listed above - this is a serial fraudster.

xi) Yet another set of fake Location Details (copied from their website)

Contacts

Main Address:
260 Madison Avenue
New York City, New York 10016
United States

Tel: +1 6462575849
Fax: +1 5127278282

• - There is no Google hit for these crooks at that address despite their claim to have been in business since 1990, in fact it's the usual Regus Business centre often favoured as a fake address by these crooks. - clear evidence of fraud
• - These crooks are also not listed by Google Maps at that address. - clear evidence of fraud
• - The above telephone number +1 6462575849 is a New York number alright, but a Google search for it does not link it to these crooks
• - The above fax. number +1 5127278282 is an Austin, Texas number - they must have a huge office - clear evidence of fraud.

All the rest of the contact details are the same as for all of the fraudster's other aliases - clear evidence of fraud.
e.g:
European Contact Details:
EUROPE, United Kingdom (Iceland, Republic of Ireland)
Street address: 81 holland road
City: london
State: london
Zip: nw105at
Country: United Kingdom
Director: Johnathan Carter

The above address is actually listed in UK Companies House as the registered address of a company called HONEY'S DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION LIMITED (Company No. 05416580). In other words it's a fake address as undoubtedly are all their others. It's also the same address used for all of the other fraud aliases listed above.

xii) They use the same criminal registered nameserver domains partnergreatest8.net and goldwonderful9.info, (which were only registered on 6th. Oct. 2008), as the Capital Group Inc., Ideal Group Inc., Fox Group Inc., Ebusiness Group Inc., Onicks Group Inc., Multi Group Inc., Single Group, DDK Group Inc., EFS Capital Group Inc., Eagle Group Inc. FCB Group Inc., and the TDK Group Inc. fraudsters among others.

xiii) Here is the obvious money laundering position of "FINANCIAL AGENT" posted on their website:

FINANCIAL AGENT

This vacancy is valid for American and Australian residents ONLY.
AVAILABLE

Location: Australia, USA
Status: Open
Employee Type: Part-Time Employee

Major operational duties are prompt receiving and processing stockbrokers' payments for their further transfer according to the specified method. Detailed work scheme will be provided upon request.

Requirements:

    * Expert skills in managing payments and transfers between our company and clients
    * Knowledge of basic payment systems
    * Ability to schedule working hours effectively
    * Availability for 3-4 hours a day
    * Advanced PC and Internet skills
    * Minimum 18 y.o.

Payment basis: During the trial period you will be paid USD 2,300 per month. You will also receive 8% commission for each payment received from our client. With current volume of clients, on average, your overall income will amount up to USD 4,000 per month. After the trial period your base salary will be as high as USD 3,000 per month plus 8% commission.

Benefits:

    * Flexible working schedule
    * Possibility to combine this part time job with your primary occupation
    * Free training courses

IMPORTANT INFO:
Our analysts have been observing pronounced economic growth in all the departments of Ecos Group Inc. during the latest quarter of this year. This became possible due to perfect and well coordinated work of our team! According to statistical data, 98% of Ecos Group Inc. financial managers being employed for less than three months are completely satisfied with their earnings and would like to improve their professional skills and advance their careers with our Company. The management of Ecos Group Inc. is striving for strengthening and expanding our corporation to get a hold in the major part of today's financial services market.

Click here to learn more of this vacancy

If you would like to apply for this position and learn more, please email us at job@ecosgroupmain.cn. Time spent for consideration of your application can be drastically reduced if you attach your resume to your email.

In other words, just your average ILLEGAL money laundering mule position that will get your bank account and your assets frozen, and could earn you a criminal record. Clear evidence of criminal fraud.

xiv) No legitimate company is going to spamvertise among the untrained, inexperienced and uncertified general population for a "FINANCIAL AGENT" acting as a criminal money transfer agent. It clearly defines Ecos Group Inc. as a criminal fraud organisation.

xv) The identical illegal job was posted by the fraudsters other aliases as listed above.

xvi) More details of the money mule function as published on the criminal's website:

Financial Manager

Location: USA, statewide
Availability: currently available
Employment type: Part-time employment
Number of employees required: 3

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS.

    * not less than 18 years old
    * internet access to reply emails promptly
    * availability by phone (1-2 hours a day)
    * a bank account to process payments
    * good credit history with your bank (new bank account is an option)
    * no criminal offense or convictions
    * experience in the field of finance is preferred

DUTIES

We are searching for people to process payments coming from our clients. Ecos Group Inc. will provide an agent with detailed instructions as regards payment processing operations including sender full name and amount total for each separate case.

When funds enter employee's bank account, Financial Agent's duty is to withdraw cash and transfer the funds via International Wire Transfer or Western Union/Money Gram money transfer systems. The main advantage of our services is the shortest possible time within which the seller can receive money for the services/goods sold. If this operation is delayed, our clients are entitled to cancel their contract with us and we suffer financial loss. Therefore, successful applicant must be very responsible and careful!

TRIAL PERIOD POLICY

Successful applicants are offered the position on a probationary period basis (1 month). This is the period when a new employee will be trained and receive online support while working and being paid. A personal supervisor can recommend termination during/after the trial period depending on agent's activity. New employee should be responsible and strictly follow supervisor's recommendations to pass the Probationary Period successfully and be employed by us on a regular basis.

SALARY

During the probationary period we offer USD 2,300 monthly salary plus 8% commission for each payment processing operation. For example, an average $5,000 payment will entail $400 commission (but WU/MG fee is paid from this money, please see for more details below). Furthermore, we offer $50 bonus for each transaction completed by 11 a.m. (local time). With the current number of clients, on average, your overall income will amount to up to USD 4,000 per month. A successful agent may ask for additional tasks and earn more. After the probationary period base salary will be as high as USD 3,000 per month plus 8% commission. Base salary ($2,300) will be transferred at the end of each month to employee's bank account. Commission (8%) is to be deducted from the processed money.

IMPORTANT DETAILS

    * Financial Agent is supposed to process received assets during one business day, i.e. from the moment of money entering his bank account to the moment of re-send to our client in accordance with contract terms. If money enters employee's account on a day-off or holiday, all payment processing procedures have to be completed during the next working day.
    * Financial Agent receives invoices for each transaction every 14 days. This document is a confirmation of transaction validity, and in case of any (if any at all) unforeseen circumstances it will evidence your personal non-participation. All invoices will contain detailed information on money sender and will be both sealed and certified with President's signature.
      *After the Probationary Period completion, invoices will be sent every business day.
    * Since business transfers can be processed with delays, Financial Manager should specify each transfer as a private remittance. This provision is also applicable in case of a third party interest in the transfer.
    * Our clients appreciate our operational efficiency and are ready to pay extra fee for shorter transaction terms. If we manage to deliver goods to buyer within 10 days, the deal is considered to be fulfilled at the earliest possible date.
    * All the fees (WU/MG) are paid from employee's commission. HOWEVER, our company undertakes to reimburse part of expenses which are incurred in connection with money transfer (WIRE or by Western Union/Money gram system) should money transfer charges exceed 3%. All in all, your net profit will amount to 5-8% of the total amount of each payment processing operation.
    * We don't ask for any investment to start cooperating with our company.
    * The company offers incentive bonus program based on work results with regard to several factors, i.e. total sum of money transferred, payment processing time, etc.

OUR BENEFITS

Probationary period imposes restrictions on the employment benefits of our corporation. Financial Manager will be able to receive Ecos Group Inc. employment benefits only after probationary period completion. Employment benefits will include:

    * stock options
    * child-care subsidies
    * flex-time
    * business casual attire
    * free training and professional development programs

*Detailed information concerning the employment benefits will be provided after probationary period successful completion.

Just more clear and irrefutable evidence of the illegal money mule function that these fraudsters are trying to con you into accepting. You will end up with your bank account and all your assets frozen, the loss of a great deal of money and possibly facing criminal charges. Don't be tepmted.

The above evidence clearly demonstrates beyond any doubt that the Ecos Group Inc. website has been set up by money laundering criminal fraudsters purely for the purpose of spamvertising an illegal money laundering 'mule' job. If you are an abuse team that has received an abuse report regarding these fraudsters, please consider immediate termination of their services in view of the absolutely undeniable evidence of criminal fraud - please don't delay - these criminals will not respond to any communication from you, (all their whois data is false), but will simply take advantage of any attempt at communication as a delaying tactic to allow them time to carry on their criminal activity and prepare their next network.

Ecos Group Inc. Fraudsters - current hosting details

Main Domains, Hosts and Registrars

Domain

ecos-group.cc
ecos-group.cn
ecosgroupmain.cn

Registrar

WEB COMMERCE COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED DBA WEBNIC.CC - 09-Feb-2009
广东时代互联科技有限公司 (Time Internet Technology Co., Ltd. Guangdong/now.cn) 09-Feb-2009
广东时代互联科技有限公司 (Time Internet Technology Co., Ltd. Guangdong/now.cn) 10-Feb-2009

Host Network

CELLMEDIA-NET1 (Infobox.ru)
CELLMEDIA-NET1 (Infobox.ru)
CELLMEDIA-NET1 (Infobox.ru)

Host IP

77.221.153.171
77.221.153.166
77.221.153.166

Active
Suspended or Inactive

Please notify me of any other current domains used by this criminal.

Criminal Registered Nameserver Domains and Registrars

partnergreatest8.net - TOTALREGISTRATIONS - 6th. Oct. 2008
goldwonderful9.info - Tucows Inc. - 6th. Oct. 2008

TotalRegistrations and Tucows are both 'ethically ignorant' registrars who have not responded to abuse reports regarding the two clearly criminal registered nameserver domains partnergreatest8.net and goldwonderful9.info

DNS Data (ecos-group.cc)
How I am searching:

Searching for ecos-group.cc A record at a.root-servers.net [198.41.0.4]: Got referral to A5.NSTLD.COM. (zone: cc.)
Searching for ecos-group.cc A record at A5.NSTLD.COM. [192.5.6.34]: Got referral to NS.PARTNERGREATEST8.NET. (zone: ecos-group.cc.)
Searching for ecos-group.cc A record at NS.PARTNERGREATEST8.NET. [77.221.153.169]: Reports ecos-group.cc. Response:

Domain	Type	Class	TTL	Answer
ecos-group.cc.	A	IN	120	77.221.153.171
ecos-group.cc.	NS	IN	120	ns.partnergreatest8.net.
ecos-group.cc.	NS	IN	120	one.goldwonderful9.info.
ns.partnergreatest8.net.	A	IN	3600	77.221.153.169
one.goldwonderful9.info.	A	IN	3600	72.9.104.170

Looking up at the 2 ecos-group.cc. parent servers:

Server	Response
one.goldwonderful9.info [72.9.104.170]	[Broken DNS server: Reports a server failure]
ns.partnergreatest8.net [77.221.153.169]	77.221.153.171

The host is the usual CELLMEDIA-NET1 (Infobox.ru) on IP address 77.221.153.171

DNS Data (ecos-group.cn, ecosgroupmain.cn)
How I am searching:

Searching for ecos-group.cn A record at m.root-servers.net [202.12.27.33]: Got referral to NS.CERNET.NET. (zone: cn.)
Searching for ecos-group.cn A record at NS.CERNET.NET. [202.112.0.44]: Got referral to two.goldwonderful9.info. (zone: ecos-group.cn.)
Searching for ecos-group.cn A record at two.goldwonderful9.info. [77.221.153.167]: Reports ecos-group.cn. Response:

Domain	Type	Class	TTL	Answer
ecos-group.cn.	A	IN	120	77.221.153.166
ecos-group.cn.	NS	IN	120	two.goldwonderful9.info.
ecos-group.cn.	NS	IN	120	back.partnergreatest8.net.
two.goldwonderful9.info.	A	IN	3600	77.221.153.167
back.partnergreatest8.net.	A	IN	3600	72.9.104.172

Looking up at the 2 ecos-group.cn. parent servers:

Server	Response
back.partnergreatest8.net [72.9.104.172]	[Broken DNS server: Reports a server failure]
two.goldwonderful9.info [77.221.153.167]	77.221.153.166

The host is the usual CELLMEDIA-NET1 (Infobox.ru) on IP address 77.221.153.166

***Latest News*** - Initial entry 24th. Mar 2009