Fraud customers

[Hassan]

Hi @Kijiji_User91

Thank you for taking the time to share this experience and help keep the Kijiji community safe.

We’re glad you recognized the warning signs before entering any sensitive information.

We recommend keeping all conversations within Kijiji Messages and avoiding posting your phone number directly in your ad whenever possible. If communication stays on Kijiji, our systems are better able to monitor for suspicious activity and help protect our users.

For more information on how to recognize and avoid these types of scams, please see:

Message Scams: How to Recognize and Avoid Suspicious Replies on Kijiji

Avoiding Reply Scams

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 messages are designed to gain your trust, move the conversation outside Kijiji, or pressure you into sending money or sharing personal information. Understanding how these scams work can help you communicate more safely on Kijiji. How Message Scams Work Fraudsters often send generic…

SMS and Text Message Scams on Kijiji: How to Recognize and Avoid Fraud

Avoiding SMS / Text Scams

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 communication off the platform, bypass safety systems, and trick users into sending money or personal information. Understanding how these scams work can help you stay safe when buying or selling on Kijiji. How SMS Scams Typically Work Fraudsters often send unsolicited text messag…

Thank you again for helping us spread awareness and keep the Kijiji community safe.