# Buy, Sell, Trust and Safety **URL:** https://community.kijiji.ca/c/buy-sell-trust-and-safety/7.md?page=1 [Latest](https://community.kijiji.ca/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.kijiji.ca/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.kijiji.ca/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [Rental Scams & Landlord Verification](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/rental-scams-landlord-verification/380)
**Author:** [@Kijiji.Admin](https://community.kijiji.ca/u/Kijiji.Admin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2026, 5:53pm UTC](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/rental-scams-landlord-verification/380 "2026-06-22T17:53:03Z")
Because Kijiji is completely anonymous, it is the primary target for modern rental scammers. The most dangerous trick today is the “Airbnb Hijack”—scammers literally rent a local apartment for a weekend, pose as the land… --- ## [Buy and Sell Safe Zones set by Police](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/buy-and-sell-safe-zones-set-by-police/376)
**Author:** [@Kijiji.Admin](https://community.kijiji.ca/u/Kijiji.Admin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2026, 4:06pm UTC](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/buy-and-sell-safe-zones-set-by-police/376 "2026-06-22T16:06:57Z")
Police-designated Buy and Sell Zones (sometimes called Safe Trade Zones or Internet Transaction Zones) are specialized spaces created specifically to prevent the robberies, frauds, and thefts that can happen when meeting… --- ## [Safety Tips for Sellers](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/safety-tips-for-sellers/89)
**Author:** [@Kijiji.Admin](https://community.kijiji.ca/u/Kijiji.Admin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2026, 8:04pm UTC](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/safety-tips-for-sellers/89 "2026-05-20T20:04:13Z")
Safety Tips for Sellers on Kijiji Selling locally can be a convenient and effective way to connect with buyers. While most transactions on Kijiji are completed successfully, it’s important to take precautions to protect … --- ## [Paying Safely on Kijiji](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/paying-safely-on-kijiji/90)
**Author:** [@Kijiji.Admin](https://community.kijiji.ca/u/Kijiji.Admin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2026, 8:05pm UTC](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/paying-safely-on-kijiji/90 "2026-05-20T20:05:14Z")
Once you’ve met, inspected the item, and agreed on a price, it’s time to finalize the transaction. There are several ways to transfer money, whether online or in person. Understanding the benefits and risks of each metho… --- ## [Cheques as a Form of Payment](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/cheques-as-a-form-of-payment/91)
**Author:** [@Kijiji.Admin](https://community.kijiji.ca/u/Kijiji.Admin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2026, 8:05pm UTC](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/cheques-as-a-form-of-payment/91 "2026-05-20T20:05:58Z")
Fake Cheque and Overpayment Scams: How to Protect Yourself One of the most common online marketplace scams involves a buyer offering to pay by cheque—often for more than the asking price. The buyer asks you to deposit t… --- ## [Purchasing Firewood Online](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/purchasing-firewood-online/92)
**Author:** [@Kijiji.Admin](https://community.kijiji.ca/u/Kijiji.Admin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2026, 8:06pm UTC](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/purchasing-firewood-online/92 "2026-05-20T20:06:38Z")
How to Buy Firewood Safely Buying firewood online or from a local supplier can be a convenient way to prepare for the heating season. However, it’s important to understand how firewood is measured, how to verify what you… --- ## [Purchasing Used Tehnology](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/purchasing-used-tehnology/93)
**Author:** [@Kijiji.Admin](https://community.kijiji.ca/u/Kijiji.Admin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2026, 8:07pm UTC](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/purchasing-used-tehnology/93 "2026-05-20T20:07:12Z")
How to Buy Used Electronics Safely Buying a used phone, laptop, tablet, gaming console, or other electronic device can be a great way to save money. However, it’s important to verify that the device is authentic, fully f… --- ## [Purchasing Authentic Designers Bag](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/purchasing-authentic-designers-bag/94)
**Author:** [@Kijiji.Admin](https://community.kijiji.ca/u/Kijiji.Admin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2026, 8:07pm UTC](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/purchasing-authentic-designers-bag/94 "2026-05-20T20:07:52Z")
How to Buy a Second-Hand Designer Bag Safely Purchasing a pre-owned designer handbag can be a great way to own a luxury item at a lower cost. Many designer bags are built to last for years, making them a popular choice o… --- ## [If you Can't Check Items for Defects](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/if-you-cant-check-items-for-defects/95)
**Author:** [@Kijiji.Admin](https://community.kijiji.ca/u/Kijiji.Admin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2026, 8:08pm UTC](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/if-you-cant-check-items-for-defects/95 "2026-05-20T20:08:42Z")
Buying an Item You Can’t Fully Test Before Purchase Buying items on Kijiji can be a great way to save money, but as with any peer-to-peer marketplace, it’s important to do your research and inspect items carefully before… --- ## [Avoiding Service Scams & Poor Services](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/avoiding-service-scams-poor-services/96)
**Author:** [@Kijiji.Admin](https://community.kijiji.ca/u/Kijiji.Admin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2026, 8:09pm UTC](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/avoiding-service-scams-poor-services/96 "2026-05-20T20:09:55Z")
Avoiding Scams When Hiring Contractors and Service Providers Scams involving contractors, movers, and other service providers occur when individuals or companies offer services they do not intend to deliver properly, or … --- ## [Purchasing Gift Cards Safely](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/purchasing-gift-cards-safely/98)
**Author:** [@Kijiji.Admin](https://community.kijiji.ca/u/Kijiji.Admin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2026, 8:11pm UTC](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/purchasing-gift-cards-safely/98 "2026-05-20T20:11:35Z")
How to Buy Gift Cards Safely Gift cards can be a convenient way to save money or purchase items from your favourite retailers. However, gift cards are also a common target for fraud and scams. Before purchasing a gift c… --- ## [Avoiding Vehicle Scams](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/avoiding-vehicle-scams/99)
**Author:** [@Kijiji.Admin](https://community.kijiji.ca/u/Kijiji.Admin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2026, 2:06pm UTC](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/avoiding-vehicle-scams/99 "2026-05-21T14:06:56Z")
Avoiding Vehicle Scams Safety remains our number one concern. Vehicle transactions often involve significant amounts of money, making them a common target for fraudsters. Whether you’re buying or selling a vehicle, takin… --- ## [Avoiding Job Scams](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/avoiding-job-scams/100)
**Author:** [@Kijiji.Admin](https://community.kijiji.ca/u/Kijiji.Admin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2026, 2:11pm UTC](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/avoiding-job-scams/100 "2026-05-21T14:11:40Z")
Job Scams: How to Identify Fake Job Postings and Protect Yourself Job scams occur when fraudsters post fake job listings or impersonate legitimate employers in order to steal personal information or money. These scams of… --- ## [Avoiding Real Estate Scams](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/avoiding-real-estate-scams/101)
**Author:** [@Kijiji.Admin](https://community.kijiji.ca/u/Kijiji.Admin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2026, 2:12pm UTC](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/avoiding-real-estate-scams/101 "2026-05-21T14:12:23Z")
Real Estate Scams: How to Spot Fake Property Listings Real estate scams occur when fraudsters attempt to trick renters or buyers into sending money or personal information for properties that do not exist, are not availa… --- ## [Avoiding Pet Scams](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/avoiding-pet-scams/102)
**Author:** [@Kijiji.Admin](https://community.kijiji.ca/u/Kijiji.Admin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2026, 2:12pm UTC](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/avoiding-pet-scams/102 "2026-05-21T14:12:48Z")
Safe Pet Adoption and Purchase Tips on Kijiji Finding a new pet is an exciting experience, but it’s important to take steps to protect yourself and the animals involved. Whether you’re adopting from a shelter, purchasing… --- ## [Avoiding Ticket Scams](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/avoiding-ticket-scams/103)
**Author:** [@Kijiji.Admin](https://community.kijiji.ca/u/Kijiji.Admin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2026, 2:13pm UTC](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/avoiding-ticket-scams/103 "2026-05-21T14:13:18Z")
Ticket Scams: How to Avoid Fake Event Tickets and Fraudulent Listings Ticket scams occur when fraudsters sell fake, duplicated, or invalid tickets for events such as concerts, festivals, sports games, or community events… --- ## [Avoiding Service Scams](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/avoiding-service-scams/104)
**Author:** [@Kijiji.Admin](https://community.kijiji.ca/u/Kijiji.Admin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2026, 2:14pm UTC](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/avoiding-service-scams/104 "2026-05-21T14:14:53Z")
Although scams in this category are less frequent, it is still important to stay vigilant when hiring someone for services. Here are key tips to protect yourself: If it looks too good to be true — it probably is Trus… --- ## [Avoiding Vacation Rental Scams](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/avoiding-vacation-rental-scams/105)
**Author:** [@Kijiji.Admin](https://community.kijiji.ca/u/Kijiji.Admin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2026, 2:16pm UTC](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/avoiding-vacation-rental-scams/105 "2026-05-21T14:16:57Z")
Vacation Rental Scams: How to Spot Fake Listings and Book Safely Vacation rental scams occur when fraudsters create fake or misleading short-term rental listings to trick users into sending deposits or personal informati… --- ## [Avoiding SMS / Text Scams](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/avoiding-sms-text-scams/106)
**Author:** [@Kijiji.Admin](https://community.kijiji.ca/u/Kijiji.Admin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2026, 2:17pm UTC](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/avoiding-sms-text-scams/106 "2026-05-21T14:17:39Z")
SMS and Text Message Scams on Kijiji: How to Recognize and Avoid Fraud SMS scams occur when fraudsters send text messages to Kijiji users to initiate fraudulent transactions. These messages are often designed to move com… --- ## [Avoiding Psychic Services Scams](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/avoiding-psychic-services-scams/107)
**Author:** [@Kijiji.Admin](https://community.kijiji.ca/u/Kijiji.Admin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2026, 2:19pm UTC](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/avoiding-psychic-services-scams/107 "2026-05-21T14:19:23Z")
Astrology and Psychic Services: Safety Tips and Consumer Awareness Kijiji is committed to helping users make informed decisions and interact safely when using our platform. Astrology, psychic readings, spiritual guidanc… --- ## [Avoiding Insurance Sellers' Scam](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/avoiding-insurance-sellers-scam/108)
**Author:** [@Kijiji.Admin](https://community.kijiji.ca/u/Kijiji.Admin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2026, 2:20pm UTC](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/avoiding-insurance-sellers-scam/108 "2026-05-21T14:20:05Z")
Insurance Fraud in Canada: Ghost Brokers, Fake Policies, and How to Protect Yourself Insurance fraud can take many forms. While many people think of fraud as someone attempting to deceive an insurance company, consumers … --- ## [Avoiding Reply Scams](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/avoiding-reply-scams/109)
**Author:** [@Kijiji.Admin](https://community.kijiji.ca/u/Kijiji.Admin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2026, 2:21pm UTC](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/avoiding-reply-scams/109 "2026-05-21T14:21:00Z")
Message Scams: How to Recognize and Avoid Suspicious Replies on Kijiji Message scams occur when fraudsters send misleading or automated messages in response to your listing or an ad you are interacting with. These messag… --- ## [Avoiding Rental Scams](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/avoiding-rental-scams/110)
**Author:** [@Kijiji.Admin](https://community.kijiji.ca/u/Kijiji.Admin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2026, 2:21pm UTC](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/avoiding-rental-scams/110 "2026-05-21T14:21:42Z")
Rental Scams: How to Spot Fake Landlords and Avoid Housing Fraud Rental scams are fraudulent listings designed to trick renters into sending money or personal information for properties that are not available, not owned … --- ## [Avoiding Payment Scams](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/avoiding-payment-scams/111)
**Author:** [@Kijiji.Admin](https://community.kijiji.ca/u/Kijiji.Admin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2026, 2:22pm UTC](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/avoiding-payment-scams/111 "2026-05-21T14:22:14Z")
Recognizing Payment Scams Fraudsters on online marketplaces often attempt to move transactions away from in-person exchanges by using scripted messages, false payment methods, and urgent requests. These scams are designe… --- ## [Avoiding Overpayment Scams](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/avoiding-overpayment-scams/112)
**Author:** [@Kijiji.Admin](https://community.kijiji.ca/u/Kijiji.Admin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2026, 2:22pm UTC](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/avoiding-overpayment-scams/112 "2026-05-21T14:22:44Z")
Overpayment Scams: How to Recognize and Avoid Fake Payment Fraud Overpayment scams are a common type of fraud that can occur when buying or selling items online. In these scams, fraudsters attempt to send fake payments o… --- ## [The Fraudsters' DNA](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/the-fraudsters-dna/75)
**Author:** [@Kijiji.Admin](https://community.kijiji.ca/u/Kijiji.Admin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2026, 7:33pm UTC](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/the-fraudsters-dna/75 "2026-05-20T19:33:51Z")
Why Do Some Users Commit Fraud on Online Marketplaces? Fraud on online marketplaces is driven by a combination of financial incentives, psychological manipulation, perceived anonymity, and, in some cases, organized crimi… --- ## [Fake Canadian Currency](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/fake-canadian-currency/76)
**Author:** [@Kijiji.Admin](https://community.kijiji.ca/u/Kijiji.Admin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2026, 7:36pm UTC](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/fake-canadian-currency/76 "2026-05-20T19:36:32Z")
How to Spot Counterfeit Canadian Polymer Banknotes If you accept cash when buying or selling on Kijiji, it’s important to know how to verify that Canadian banknotes are genuine. Canadian polymer banknotes include advanc… --- ## [If Your Kijiji Account was Hijacked](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/if-your-kijiji-account-was-hijacked/77)
**Author:** [@Kijiji.Admin](https://community.kijiji.ca/u/Kijiji.Admin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2026, 7:37pm UTC](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/if-your-kijiji-account-was-hijacked/77 "2026-05-20T19:37:39Z")
What to Do If Your Kijiji Account Was Hijacked If you believe your Kijiji account has been accessed without your permission, it’s important to act quickly. Account hijacking typically occurs due to compromised passwords … --- ## [Safety at Kijiji](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/safety-at-kijiji/78)
**Author:** [@Kijiji.Admin](https://community.kijiji.ca/u/Kijiji.Admin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2026, 7:38pm UTC](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/safety-at-kijiji/78 "2026-05-20T19:38:39Z")
Kijiji Safety Tips for Buyers and Sellers Your safety is important to us. While most Kijiji transactions are completed successfully, it’s always a good idea to take precautions when buying, selling, or communicating onl… --- ## [Signing in Securely](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/signing-in-securely/79)
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