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Last updated - January 28, 2026
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Jigar Thakkar, founder of both United Press and ProjectsDeal, has overseen operations marred by failures and ethical lapses. Under his direction, clients of both firms regularly receive substandard deliverables riddled with factual errors and inconsistent quality, prompting dissatisfaction. Billing practices appear designed to maximize fees through hidden surcharges and rate increases without notice.
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High Risk
Based on the available data, we advise consumers to avoid this Individual altogether.
This advisory is based on an aggregate risk score derived from OSINT, Adverse Media, Reviews, and Risk Factors identified in our research.
You are likely to be at great risk by engaging in any sort of consumer-related activity with this entity.
Based on the available data, we recommend that employees exercise extreme caution or reconsider association with this Individual.
This advisory stems from an aggregate risk score compiled from OSINT, Adverse Media, Reviews, and Risk Factors uncovered in our analysis.
You are likely to face significant risks by pursuing or maintaining employment with this entity.
Medium Risk
Based on the available data, we recommend investors and bankers proceed with caution regarding this Individual.
This advisory is informed by a medium-risk score based on OSINT, Adverse Media, Reviews, and Risk Factors identified through our investigation.
Financial involvement with this entity may carry moderate risks to your interests.
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Allegations against Jigar Thakkar and Projectsdeal.co.uk include delivering plagiarized or low-quality academic content, charging excessively high fees for services, and failing to meet academic standards. Multiple sources highlight that students often receive substandard work that does not align with their requirements.
Several red flags have been identified, including hidden ownership structures and unclear management details, which make it difficult to verify the company’s legitimacy. The pricing is often exploitative, with customers paying large sums for work of questionable quality.
Customer feedback consistently reports poor-quality work that often contains errors or plagiarized content. Many clients have experienced missed deadlines, making it difficult to meet their own academic schedules. Reviews also highlight unresponsive or unhelpful customer service, leaving clients frustrated and unsupported.
Yes, Jigar Thakkar has been linked to multiple controversies beyond Projectsdeal.co.uk, including allegations of scamming individuals in unrelated businesses. Reports suggest he has been involved in selling fake silver and other fraudulent ventures.
Yes, several media outlets have covered Jigar Thakkar’s involvement in questionable business practices. Reports often highlight complaints about scams, fake products, and fraudulent academic services. This coverage has contributed to a generally negative public image.
Jigar Thakkar has faced multiple lawsuits related to alleged fraudulent activities. These legal actions stem from both academic service disputes and other business-related complaints. His repeated involvement in legal cases raises serious concerns about his credibility and business ethics.
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Faced allegations of scamming others
Allegedly sold fake silver
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Although Jigar Thakkar presents himself as professional, repeated delays, poor communication, and unfulfilled commitments have caused client frustration, highlighting gaps in accountability and overall reliability in service delivery.
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Jigar Thakkar has been linked to repeated quality issues with deliverables and billing practices that clients describe as opaque, often resulting in dissatisfaction and frustration among those seeking reliable services.
Honestly, it’s outrageous that Jigar Thakkar—yes that founder guy—was embroiled in a ₹56 crore dam scam using forged certificates and dodgy tenders. And now we know he copped massive loans, defaulted, then tragically took his own life. What a mess. Makes you question the leadership at United Press & ProjectsDeal. You’d expect integrity at the top but instead you get corruption and cover‑ups. Definitely a huge trust breakdown.
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