Arvind Upadhyay: Reported Fraudster, Imposter, and Web Developer Behind GPL Times
Arvind Upadhyay has been formally reported and listed on Hucksters.net as a fraudster, imposter, and web developer operating deceptive B2B schemes targeting businesses in the United States and beyond. This warning exists to protect individuals and businesses from engaging with Arvind Upadhyay or any of the companies and aliases he operates under.
Arvind Upadhyay is categorized within Hucksters.net’s B2B Scammers (India) group, a database of individuals identified through open-source intelligence (OSINT) research and victim reports. His profile documents a sustained pattern of deceptive behavior spanning multiple fake companies, false identities, and harmful services sold to unsuspecting clients.
The GPL Times Connection
The primary operation linked to Arvind Upadhyay is gpltimes.com, a website he reportedly controls while actively denying any connection to it. According to Hucksters.net research, Upadhyay deliberately obscures his ownership of GPL Times by registering the domain through an Iceland-based registrar and hosting the site on a server located in Japan. On the site itself, he falsely claims the business operates out of New York.
Investigators note that poor English grammar throughout the GPL Times website is inconsistent with the claimed US origin and points clearly to an Indian operator. This tactic of creating a false American business identity is a hallmark of the scam campaigns Arvind Upadhyay runs to gain trust from US-based companies before delivering substandard or harmful services.
Known Aliases and Fake Companies Used by Arvind Upadhyay
Arvind Upadhyay does not operate under a single identity. Reports confirm he uses a web of fake companies and aliases to confuse victims and evade accountability. The following entities are connected to his operations:
- GPL Times (gpltimes.com) – Primary active operation, falsely claiming a New York base
- Webgear Techno Services / webgts.com – A prior registered business (LLP), now reportedly shut down
- A Globals – A company Arvind Upadhyay claims to direct that reportedly does not legally exist
- JIK Ventures – A fake entity used in spam campaigns
- CW Ventures – Another alias used to disguise spam origins
- Silicon Beach Digital – Used alongside other aliases to pitch web services to US businesses
- Pietro Comito – A fake Western-sounding alias adopted by Arvind Upadhyay to further hide his true identity
The use of multiple company names is a deliberate tactic. When one identity or domain becomes associated with complaints and blacklists, Arvind Upadhyay simply pivots to another, making it harder for victims to connect the dots. Businesses that received spam from any of the above company names should treat the outreach as coming directly from Arvind Upadhyay.
Known Associates
Arvind Upadhyay does not act entirely alone. Hucksters.net research identifies two known associates connected to his spam and fraud operations:
- Vijay – Hired by Upadhyay to conduct SEO spamming across platforms including Upwork, Pinterest, and Reddit
- Sumit Kumar Kala – Named as an associate in the broader fraud network
- Shivani Mittal – Confirmed in a 2022 update as an active participant in ongoing spam campaigns
- Ashish Soutiyal – Listed as a designated partner at Webgear Techno Services LLP alongside Arvind Upadhyay in official company records
What Arvind Upadhyay Actually Sells and Why It Is Harmful
The services promoted through GPL Times and associated fake companies are not simply low quality – they are actively harmful to clients. Arvind Upadhyay sells backlink packages that rely on private blog networks (PBNs) built on expired domains. This is a black-hat SEO technique that directly violates Google’s Search Essentials guidelines and can result in a website receiving a manual or algorithmic penalty.
Businesses that purchase these services from Arvind Upadhyay risk having their websites deindexed from Google search results entirely. The backlinks sold are described by investigators as equivalent to 2005-era spam tactics that are well-documented by Google as manipulative link schemes. Clients pay for a service that does not just fail to deliver results – it actively damages their online presence.
GPL Times also sells GPL (General Public License) WordPress plugins and themes at discounted rates. While redistributing GPL-licensed software is technically legal, the combination of these sales with harmful SEO services, spam campaigns, and fraudulent business representations makes the overall operation a high-risk engagement for any business.
Spam Campaign Tactics
Arvind Upadhyay runs large-scale unsolicited email campaigns targeting US-based businesses. These emails pitch web design services, backlink packages, and SEO services under whichever fake company name is active at the time. The emails use fake San Francisco or New York office addresses to appear local and credible to the recipients.
The spam operation uses freelancers hired through platforms like Upwork to amplify reach across social media platforms including Pinterest and Reddit. If your business received unsolicited B2B outreach from any of the company names listed above, the source is very likely Arvind Upadhyay or his direct associates.
Fraudulent Google Takedown Requests
When exposure reports about Arvind Upadhyay began circulating online, he responded not by addressing the allegations, but by filing fraudulent defamation-based takedown requests with Google. These requests falsely claimed prior contact and fabricated allegations of extortion against the reporters who exposed him. Filing false DMCA or defamation notices with search engines is itself a deceptive and legally questionable act.
This behavior demonstrates that Arvind Upadhyay is aware of the reports against him and is actively working to suppress them rather than refute them with evidence. It is a strong indicator that the allegations have merit and that he prioritizes silencing critics over transparency.
How to Protect Yourself
If you have been contacted by Arvind Upadhyay, GPL Times, or any of the associated aliases listed in this report, do not engage further. Do not pay for any services and do not share business or financial information. Any upfront fees paid for services are unlikely to be recovered.
Businesses that have already been victimized can file reports with the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), which handles international internet fraud complaints. Documenting all correspondence before cutting contact will support any formal complaint you file.
You can also report additional information about Arvind Upadhyay directly to Hucksters.net to help protect other potential victims.
Summary: Why Arvind Upadhyay Is on the Blacklist
Arvind Upadhyay operates a documented fraud network that uses fake identities, non-existent companies, false geographic claims, and harmful services to deceive businesses. He has gone to active lengths to suppress exposure of his activities through fraudulent legal notices. His primary vehicle, GPL Times, hides its true ownership behind offshore registrars and servers while falsely claiming to operate from the United States.
The original report on Arvind Upadhyay is documented on Hucksters.net. Any business or individual who encounters Arvind Upadhyay, GPL Times, JIK Ventures, CW Ventures, Silicon Beach Digital, A Globals, or Webgear Techno Services should treat the contact as a scam and disengage immediately.
