# Buy, Sell, Trust and Safety **URL:** https://community.kijiji.ca/c/buy-sell-trust-and-safety/7.md [Latest](https://community.kijiji.ca/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.kijiji.ca/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.kijiji.ca/tags.md) --- ## [Abusive language](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/abusive-language/4535)
**Author:** [@Al13](https://community.kijiji.ca/u/Al13)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2026, 9:13pm UTC](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/abusive-language/4535 "2026-11-02T21:13:12Z")
Are there any repercussions for a seller using abusive language during the communication process between a seller and buyer? I could not find anything on this topic. Can a user be banned from using Kijiji for this type o… --- ## [Reporting a scammer](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/reporting-a-scammer/13372)
**Author:** [@isra\_yasin](https://community.kijiji.ca/u/isra_yasin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2026, 12:32am UTC](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/reporting-a-scammer/13372 "2026-10-30T00:32:25Z")
Hi, I need to report a kijiji user, who have hide all his information on Kijiji, we spoke about car deal, he met with my husband and also went to mechanic with my husband and done the deal. we have discussed to meet the… --- ## [Undisclosed Health Issues on Doberman Puppy from St. Catherines](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/undisclosed-health-issues-on-doberman-puppy-from-st-catherines/13005)
**Author:** [@Hannah\_Bonin](https://community.kijiji.ca/u/Hannah_Bonin)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2026, 6:10pm UTC](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/undisclosed-health-issues-on-doberman-puppy-from-st-catherines/13005 "2026-10-27T18:10:10Z")
I wanted to send out a warning that if you’re searching for a Doberman puppy, to NOT invest in an ad similar to this: 100% European Doberman puppies — ear cropping optional. Posted by Hailey Madsen in St. Catherine’s. O… --- ## [How to report counterfeit seller](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/how-to-report-counterfeit-seller/6021)
**Author:** [@meclo](https://community.kijiji.ca/u/meclo)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2026, 11:12am UTC](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/how-to-report-counterfeit-seller/6021 "2026-10-25T11:12:16Z")
Aside from reporting each item individually, how can I report a individual who is constantly selling counterfeit items on kijiji? --- ## [Possible stolen jewellery](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/possible-stolen-jewellery/11655)
**Author:** [@Dan19](https://community.kijiji.ca/u/Dan19)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2026, 2:38pm UTC](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/possible-stolen-jewellery/11655 "2026-10-15T14:38:54Z")
@hassan @rob I had AI search for some stolen jewellery from a break-in at our house and one of the items had a strong match to ad: 1729975314 based on the cached images. I would like a screen shot or copy of the ad so I … --- ## [Report buyer fraud @Rob ](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/signaler-des-feux-acheteurs/2045)
**Author:** [@Benoit](https://community.kijiji.ca/u/Benoit)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2026, 1:31pm UTC](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/signaler-des-feux-acheteurs/2045 "2026-10-15T13:31:23Z")
I was contacted by buyers who claim to be interested in what I have for sale, a used trailer. The first one asks, right from the start, to contact them via text message on their phone. She asks to come visit u… --- ## [How to report fraud?](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/how-to-report-fraud/6363)
**Author:** [@Keith\_Upshall](https://community.kijiji.ca/u/Keith_Upshall)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2026, 1:39pm UTC](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/how-to-report-fraud/6363 "2026-10-13T13:39:09Z")
How to report fraud ? --- ## [Can a user be reported for wasting someone’s time and money?](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/can-a-user-be-reported-for-wasting-someone-s-time-and-money/11319)
**Author:** [@Pizza\_for\_Tanka\_Jaha](https://community.kijiji.ca/u/Pizza_for_Tanka_Jaha)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2026, 6:44pm UTC](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/can-a-user-be-reported-for-wasting-someone-s-time-and-money/11319 "2026-10-12T18:44:50Z")
A user has on multiple occasions asked to meet to buy an item. The first time was quite a distance away. Second time I made the location closer. I can ignore this user, but I have no avenue to report as I don’t think ot… --- ## [Reporting a fraudulent account](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/reporting-a-fraudulent-account/8802)
**Author:** [@Varun\_Cornelio](https://community.kijiji.ca/u/Varun_Cornelio)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2026, 6:28pm UTC](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/reporting-a-fraudulent-account/8802 "2026-10-12T18:28:36Z")
Hi, I would like to report a scammer on kijiji. Please let me know of next steps to help make sure appropriate action is taken. --- ## [Phone thief running away with people phones](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/phone-thief-running-away-with-people-phones/10530)
**Author:** [@dimar](https://community.kijiji.ca/u/dimar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 2:31pm UTC](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/phone-thief-running-away-with-people-phones/10530 "2026-10-05T14:31:55Z")
Un acheteur Kijiji vient de partir en courant de chez nous avec mon Pixel 10 XL dans le coin de LaSalle, proche du parc Angrignon. La police est déjà avertie. Si vous avez n’importe quelle info, faites-moi signe. Merci. … --- ## [Report/rate buyer with unfinished transaction](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/report-rate-buyer-with-unfinished-transaction/10399)
**Author:** [@\_mp](https://community.kijiji.ca/u/_mp)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2026, 3:20pm UTC](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/report-rate-buyer-with-unfinished-transaction/10399 "2026-10-04T15:20:13Z")
Buyer said they were 8 minutes away and then I spent the next half an hour waiting for them in the lobby. They constantly went to the wrong place and seemed to not know how to get to the proper one even though I’ve told … --- ## [Pet Scam - Took Deposit with No Intention to Deliver](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/pet-scam-took-deposit-with-no-intention-to-deliver/9659)
**Author:** [@Matthew\_Leung](https://community.kijiji.ca/u/Matthew_Leung)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2026, 6:29pm UTC](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/pet-scam-took-deposit-with-no-intention-to-deliver/9659 "2026-09-27T18:29:43Z")
I saw a kitten ad on kijiji. I contacted the seller to express interest and met at the seller’s home. We noticed most pet posts have an “earliest rehoming date” and assumed it is a rule for the well-being of the pets. … --- ## [Kijiji Safety Alert: Beware of Fake "Account Verification" Phishing Pages](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/kijiji-safety-alert-beware-of-fake-account-verification-phishing-pages/6600)
**Author:** [@Kijiji.Admin](https://community.kijiji.ca/u/Kijiji.Admin)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 12:23pm UTC](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/kijiji-safety-alert-beware-of-fake-account-verification-phishing-pages/6600 "2026-09-22T12:23:06Z")
We have identified a phishing tactic targeting Kijiji users. Fraudulent third-party websites are sending fake notices claiming that your Kijiji account is “temporarily restricted” and requiring immediate bank details … --- ## [Report threat made by user](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/report-threat-made-by-user/7904)
**Author:** [@Monalisa2](https://community.kijiji.ca/u/Monalisa2)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2026, 4:32pm UTC](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/report-threat-made-by-user/7904 "2026-09-19T16:32:13Z")
I was threatened by a user that inquired about my ad --- ## [Seller's ad now shows "No longer available" — need record of the listing](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/sellers-ad-now-shows-no-longer-available-need-record-of-the-listing/8606)
**Author:** [@Ray\_Shaw](https://community.kijiji.ca/u/Ray_Shaw)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 7:14pm UTC](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/sellers-ad-now-shows-no-longer-available-need-record-of-the-listing/8606 "2026-09-18T19:14:24Z")
Hello @Rob and @Hassan, I need some help regarding a seller’s listing that I was dealing with as a buyer. The ad has since been removed and now shows “No longer available” on Kijiji. I would like to request a copy of t… --- ## [Who is customer service phone number with fraud?](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/who-is-customer-service-phone-number-with-fraud/6870)
**Author:** [@Ronald\_Lloyd](https://community.kijiji.ca/u/Ronald_Lloyd)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 9:40pm UTC](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/who-is-customer-service-phone-number-with-fraud/6870 "2026-09-17T21:40:39Z")
is customer service phone number a scam? --- ## [Fraudulent transaction](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/transaction-frauduleuse/7892)
**Author:** [@Sebastien](https://community.kijiji.ca/u/Sebastien)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2026, 3:46pm UTC](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/transaction-frauduleuse/7892 "2026-09-13T15:46:05Z")
Hello, I would like to report a transaction that I suspect is fraudulent. I purchased an item from a verified Kijiji seller. We agreed on a payment of 50% before shipping and 50% upon receipt… --- ## [How to handle bots / fake requests /fraud](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/how-to-handle-bots-fake-requests-fraud/7337)
**Author:** [@Niagara\_ReCommerce](https://community.kijiji.ca/u/Niagara_ReCommerce)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2026, 7:03pm UTC](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/how-to-handle-bots-fake-requests-fraud/7337 "2026-09-08T19:03:57Z")
Hi community We recently opened our Kijiji page. As soon as we post a listing I receive an email from a “prospective buyer” asking more info. It happened on both our listings and both times the initial message was diff… --- ## [Fraudulent posting](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/fraudulent-posting/4662)
**Author:** [@Steve\_Jarvis](https://community.kijiji.ca/u/Steve_Jarvis)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 8:20pm UTC](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/fraudulent-posting/4662 "2026-08-24T20:20:11Z")
A post last week by someone called Reese Fowler - email: fowlerr03@outllok.com, cell: 226-559-7046 then: 519-617-7569 listed a 2023 Kingfisher Falcon boat for sale for $6000. I provided ¹/² the funds and there is no boat… --- ## [Watch Out for the "FedEx Gift to the US" Scam on Kijiji (Breakdown & Red Flags)](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/watch-out-for-the-fedex-gift-to-the-us-scam-on-kijiji-breakdown-red-flags/5923)
**Author:** [@saeed\_abdolahian](https://community.kijiji.ca/u/saeed_abdolahian)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2026, 12:54am UTC](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/watch-out-for-the-fedex-gift-to-the-us-scam-on-kijiji-breakdown-red-flags/5923 "2026-08-21T00:54:14Z")
I recently listed a brand-new Apple Watch for sale on Kijiji and ran into a “textbook shipping/overpayment” scam. Fortunately, I caught it before losing any money, but I wanted to break down the exact playbook they used … --- ## [Report a user while ad is deleted](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/report-a-user-while-ad-is-deleted/3503)
**Author:** [@liuyl](https://community.kijiji.ca/u/liuyl)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2026, 11:01pm UTC](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/report-a-user-while-ad-is-deleted/3503 "2026-08-20T23:01:52Z")
I would like to report an ad because of misrepresentation, but the seller deleted the ad. Can I report the seller directly? If not what should I do? --- ## [Complaint for posting monitor for sale](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/complaint-for-posting-monitor-for-sale/3648)
**Author:** [@Lydia\_heart](https://community.kijiji.ca/u/Lydia_heart)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2026, 6:51pm UTC](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/complaint-for-posting-monitor-for-sale/3648 "2026-08-14T18:51:04Z")
I posted an ad for free but it said I should contact customer service --- ## [Seller is reneging on a deal made](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/seller-is-reneging-on-a-deal-made/3616)
**Author:** [@John\_Hubbard](https://community.kijiji.ca/u/John_Hubbard)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2026, 6:48pm UTC](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/seller-is-reneging-on-a-deal-made/3616 "2026-08-14T18:48:22Z")
I made a deal with a seller on Friday July 24, 2026. He went away for the weekend promising to deliver on Monday. He was delayed and I was okay with that. The Tuesday he had another excuse, same today Wed July 29 2026. T… --- ## [Suspected rental scam $50 upfront payment not refunded](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/suspected-rental-scam-50-upfront-payment-not-refunded/5214)
**Author:** [@Sammy\_Sa](https://community.kijiji.ca/u/Sammy_Sa)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2026, 1:12pm UTC](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/suspected-rental-scam-50-upfront-payment-not-refunded/5214 "2026-08-10T13:12:56Z")
Hello, I’m looking for advice on how to report a suspected rental scam on Kijiji. My father contacted an advertiser regarding a room rental in Pointe-Claire, Montreal. The advertiser asked him to send a $50 upfront pay… --- ## [Fraudelent ad / please help](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/fraudelent-ad-please-help/5099)
**Author:** [@Justin4](https://community.kijiji.ca/u/Justin4)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2026, 10:01pm UTC](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/fraudelent-ad-please-help/5099 "2026-08-07T22:01:10Z")
I just had stranger show up to my home asking about a rent deposit and viewing. I had no idea what they we’re talking about. He then proceeded to show me a listing on kijiji and rhenti. com of my house for rent for 2300$… --- ## [Am I able to post a scam alert?](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/am-i-able-to-post-a-scam-alert/4912)
**Author:** [@Nature\_s\_Designs](https://community.kijiji.ca/u/Nature_s_Designs)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2026, 4:50pm UTC](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/am-i-able-to-post-a-scam-alert/4912 "2026-08-06T16:50:01Z")
I would like to post a scam alert on a Kijiji user. I put down a deposit on an animal but after thinking about it I contacted my mentor and asked a few questions regarding the genes of the animal. He gave me a few quest… --- ## [Buy and sell safe exchange zones in Canada](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/buy-and-sell-safe-exchange-zones-in-canada/3532)
**Author:** [@Kijiji.Admin](https://community.kijiji.ca/u/Kijiji.Admin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2026, 5:03pm UTC](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/buy-and-sell-safe-exchange-zones-in-canada/3532 "2026-07-29T17:03:09Z")
How to Locate Safe Zones in Any Canadian City Search Local Police Websites: Navigate to your local municipality’s police website (e.g., Ottawa Police Service, Halton Regional Police Service, or Service de police de la … --- ## [Vehicle purchase scam](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/vehicle-purchase-scam/2888)
**Author:** [@Raymond](https://community.kijiji.ca/u/Raymond)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2026, 1:22pm UTC](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/vehicle-purchase-scam/2888 "2026-07-25T13:22:01Z")
I posted a motorcycle for sale and got 4 responses with USA area codes. They all demanded that I get a vehicle report at a certain site. I would have to pay with my credit card and thats all they wanted. They would run u… --- ## [Scammer selling Apple Watches](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/scammer-selling-apple-watches/2823)
**Author:** [@Kijiji\_User159](https://community.kijiji.ca/u/Kijiji_User159)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2026, 12:37pm UTC](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/scammer-selling-apple-watches/2823 "2026-07-24T12:37:41Z")
Posting a scammer. KJ Auto Detail. Selling Apple Watches. Goes by the name Khizer Junaid. Drives a small 4 door Mazda I believe can’t really recall shoulda took a pic of his license plate. Not even gonna bother rep… --- ## [Scammer Trend Alert: The "Pay-to-Post" Classified Ad Scam](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/scammer-trend-alert-the-pay-to-post-classified-ad-scam/721)
**Author:** [@Kijiji.Admin](https://community.kijiji.ca/u/Kijiji.Admin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2026, 7:20pm UTC](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/scammer-trend-alert-the-pay-to-post-classified-ad-scam/721 "2026-07-06T19:20:43Z")
If you are currently looking for employment, odd jobs, or “cash-in-hand” work, we want to flag a highly deceptive trend currently circulating on classified platforms. Scammers are actively targeting job seekers by offer… [Next page](https://community.kijiji.ca/c/buy-sell-trust-and-safety/7.md?page=1)