# Report buyer fraud **URL:** \ **Category:** Buy, Sell, Trust and Safety\ **Created:** [July 18, 2026, 2:13am UTC](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/signaler-des-feux-acheteurs/2045 "2026-07-18T02:13:15Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Benoit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/5daacb/32.png) [@Benoit](https://community.kijiji.ca/u/Benoit)\ **Post date:** [July 18, 2026, 2:13am UTC](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/signaler-des-feux-acheteurs/2045/1 "2026-07-18T02:13:15Z")
I was contacted by buyers claiming to be interested in what I have for sale, a pop-up tent. The first one asked, right from the start, to contact them via text message on their phone. She asked to come visit on a Friday morning. I gave her another option, which she accepted, and then I provided my address. She replied asking for my phone number again, supposedly to contact me when she was very close by. I confirmed on the day of the visit itself. She replied that their plans had changed and they decided to go with another seller. The response was in English, whereas all other communications had been in French. The user’s name is “Louise”, 9 years on Kijiji. No comments or statistics on their profile. The other user, “Manon”, contacted me the day after the first one, asking for a visit on the same day as the first user. She didn’t ask any questions about my pop-up tent, but only asked for my address. I asked her what time she wanted to come. No response. The user has been on Kijiji for 7 years and has no statistics or comments on their profile. I suspect that both users are operated by the same person(s). They are trying to obtain personal information for future fraud/identity theft. Thank you. ---
**Author:** ![Hassan](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/kijiji/user_avatar/community.kijiji.ca/hassan/32/146_2.png) [@Hassan](https://community.kijiji.ca/u/Hassan)\ **Post date:** [July 18, 2026, 1:51pm UTC](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/signaler-des-feux-acheteurs/2045/2 "2026-07-18T13:51:27Z")
Hi @Benoit Thank you for taking the time to report this and for providing such detailed information. As a general safety reminder, we recommend keeping all communication within Kijiji Messages whenever possible and avoiding sharing personal information, such as your phone number or home address, until you’re comfortable. Whenever possible, arrange to meet in a busy, well-lit public location, such as a café, shopping centre, community centre, or a designated safe exchange location. You can find more safety tips for sellers here: > [@Safety Tips for Sellers](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/safety-tips-for-sellers/89): > > 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 yourself, your personal information, and your items. Follow these seller safety tips to help ensure a safe and successful transaction. Sell Directly Through Kijiji Kijiji is designed to connect buyers and sellers directly. Be cautious of individuals who: Ask to repost your … I will also review the accounts you mentioned and, if we identify any activity that violates our policies, we’ll take the appropriate action. Thank you again for helping us keep the Kijiji community safe. ---
**Author:** ![daylehassall](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/c68b51/32.png) [@daylehassall](https://community.kijiji.ca/u/daylehassall)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2026, 10:36pm UTC](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/signaler-des-feux-acheteurs/2045/3 "2026-08-24T22:36:24Z")
I’ve been scammed by a person who came & took my equipment & failed to send the money. How do I report him so he doesn’t do it again to someone else ---
**Author:** ![Rob](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/kijiji/user_avatar/community.kijiji.ca/rob/32/145_2.png) [@Rob](https://community.kijiji.ca/u/Rob)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2026, 1:33pm UTC](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/signaler-des-feux-acheteurs/2045/4 "2026-08-25T13:33:09Z")
I am sorry to hear you were defrauded in your most current transaction, I will send you a DM, so you can provide me the exact details of what transpired. ---
**Author:** ![Gabriela\_Giubernea](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e9a140/32.png) [@Gabriela\_Giubernea](https://community.kijiji.ca/u/Gabriela_Giubernea)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2026, 3:27am UTC](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/signaler-des-feux-acheteurs/2045/5 "2026-09-14T03:27:51Z")
I was to buy a puppy from this person…a pure Coker spaniel puppie..! I gave him e transfer 200$ …and he refused to give me the puppy! This people should be banned of your Kijiji ,if they fraud people! ---
**Author:** ![Rob](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/kijiji/user_avatar/community.kijiji.ca/rob/32/145_2.png) [@Rob](https://community.kijiji.ca/u/Rob)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2026, 2:12pm UTC](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/signaler-des-feux-acheteurs/2045/6 "2026-09-14T14:12:40Z")
I am sorry to hear you were a victim of Pet Fraud Gabriela, thank you for bringing this to our attention. I will send you a DM, so you can provide me full details of the incident and the scammer. ---
**Author:** ![PierreB](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/kijiji/user_avatar/community.kijiji.ca/pierreb/32/2792_2.png) [@PierreB](https://community.kijiji.ca/u/PierreB)\ **Post date:** [September 15, 2026, 7:21pm UTC](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/signaler-des-feux-acheteurs/2045/7 "2026-09-15T19:21:30Z")
i was also defrauded by a \*verified seller who sold be defective equipment and is ghosting me. how to warn others? thanks ---
**Author:** ![Rob](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/kijiji/user_avatar/community.kijiji.ca/rob/32/145_2.png) [@Rob](https://community.kijiji.ca/u/Rob)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2026, 1:38pm UTC](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/signaler-des-feux-acheteurs/2045/8 "2026-09-16T13:38:51Z")
Let me begin by saying that I’m very sorry to hear that you’ve had such an unexpected and troubling experience with another user. While it may not seem like it at the moment, oftentimes issues like this can still be resolved between the parties, and I hope this still remains an option for you. I wish there was something tangible that we could do to help you, but ultimately Kijiji is simply a platform that connects buyers and sellers; we don’t get involved in any of the transactions or item disputes between our users, and we don’t offer any type of financial repayment. What we can do is offer you guidance in your recourse with the following 2 suggestions. If the matter can’t be settled on your own, one option is to contact your local police department to see if they can assist you. If they can, please ask them to contact us (by submitting a ticket like you just did) and our team of experts will be more than happy to help with the investigation. You may also choose to seek professional legal counsel to help determine if you have any recourse against the other user. ---
**Author:** ![PierreB](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/kijiji/user_avatar/community.kijiji.ca/pierreb/32/2792_2.png) [@PierreB](https://community.kijiji.ca/u/PierreB)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2026, 2:13pm UTC](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/signaler-des-feux-acheteurs/2045/9 "2026-09-16T14:13:51Z")
Hi Rob, I tried calling the police but they said its a matter that i would have to be treated by small claims court.. He said its not fraud.. wich i find strange Anyways not worth the trouble for that amount of money. But i find it quite insulting that he can do this without any consequences …verified seller ? ---
**Author:** ![PierreB](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/kijiji/user_avatar/community.kijiji.ca/pierreb/32/2792_2.png) [@PierreB](https://community.kijiji.ca/u/PierreB)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2026, 1:48pm UTC](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/signaler-des-feux-acheteurs/2045/10 "2026-09-20T13:48:26Z")
Hi again, i thought i would have heard from you by now. Any news? ---
**Author:** ![Rob](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/kijiji/user_avatar/community.kijiji.ca/rob/32/145_2.png) [@Rob](https://community.kijiji.ca/u/Rob)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2026, 3:37pm UTC](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/signaler-des-feux-acheteurs/2045/11 "2026-09-20T15:37:41Z")
I must inform you that the role of Kijiji in this situation is strictly limited to providing the meeting ground for buyers and sellers. Kijiji aims to bring together online community users in an effort to encourage an open buying/selling environment. However, Kijiji is not responsible for the quality of the items purchased and/or services provided. To reiterate, Kijiji is a local platform to connect buyers and sellers. All transactions - and the details of these transactions - are completed between the involved parties. Kijiji is not involved in the details of said transactions, nor do we offer any types of verification regarding users, payment services or insurance. In regards to the Kijiji Interact Verification program, Verification does not guarantee the safety or security of a transaction. Interac Verified solutions help verify a user’s identity through either a participating financial institution (Interac verification service) or using accepted government-issued identification and a live selfie (Interac document service) but it’s still important to follow smart buying and selling practices whether someone is verified or not. So unfortunately we do consider this matter resolved and I as mentioned, we will not get involved in the item disputes due to the reasons I outlined. ---
**Author:** ![PierreB](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/kijiji/user_avatar/community.kijiji.ca/pierreb/32/2792_2.png) [@PierreB](https://community.kijiji.ca/u/PierreB)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2026, 4:10pm UTC](https://community.kijiji.ca/t/signaler-des-feux-acheteurs/2045/12 "2026-09-20T16:10:41Z")
Hi Rob, I totally understand everything you are saying.. But he simply ghosted me from the start.. I’m like ..wow! How easy it is to just stay silent and nothing comes of it.. I was hoping he would get a strike on his account or something.. And yeah i mention that verified badge .. because i was proud of mine and you know ..when you build your reputation by not beeing dishonest.. not robbing anyone..duno .. his batch looks exactly like mine but he turns out to be a thief.. Just so you know. I mentioned this situation on the canadian guitar forum and within 48hrs members found some good info on the guy ..even another member tried to buy another item he had for sale and set up a meeting at a gas station ..only to be told at the last minute that he wouldn’t meet up but would ship… very sketchy… And it seems this guy posts pictures of his neighbor’s house as his own and the internet detectives found his address with the angle of the shots.. This is wacky and really made me laugh..