# Latest Scam Trends Fraud Prevention

**URL:** https://community.kijiji.ca/c/buy-sell-trust-and-safety/latest-scam-trends-fraud-prevention/75.md

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## [Possible stolen jewellery](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/possible-stolen-jewellery/11655)

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**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")

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@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 …

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## [Phone thief running away with people phones](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/phone-thief-running-away-with-people-phones/10530)

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**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")

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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. …

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## [Pet Scam - Took Deposit with No Intention to Deliver](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/pet-scam-took-deposit-with-no-intention-to-deliver/9659)

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**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")

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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. …

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## [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)

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**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")

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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 …