Important: Delivery and Payment Scam Warning on Kijiji
Kijiji does not offer delivery services and is not affiliated with any third-party delivery companies, payment processors, or escrow services.
If someone contacts you claiming to be a buyer and insists on delivery, prepaid shipping, or external payment links, this is a common scam attempt.
Fraudsters often use WhatsApp, SMS, email, or QR codes to move conversations off-platform and direct users to fake websites designed to impersonate Kijiji or legitimate payment providers.
How Delivery and Payment Scams Work
Scammers typically pose as interested buyers and attempt to create a false sense of legitimacy. Their goal is to trick sellers into sharing payment or banking information or entering credentials on fraudulent websites.
Common scam patterns include:
- Claims that a courier or delivery service will pick up and pay for your item
- Requests to scan a QR code to “receive payment”
- Messages containing links to fake payment confirmation pages
- Requests to enter credit card or banking information to release funds
- Redirects to websites that mimic Kijiji, PayPal, Interac, or similar services
These messages are not associated with Kijiji.
How to Identify a Fake Kijiji Website or Payment Page
Always verify website URLs carefully before taking any action.
Official Kijiji domain
The legitimate Kijiji website is:
https://www.kijiji.ca
Common signs of fraudulent websites
Be cautious if the URL includes:
- Additional words before or after “kijiji.ca”
- Misspellings of “kijiji”
- Unfamiliar subdomains or hyphenated variations
- Requests to log in or enter payment details outside the official domain
Example of a fraudulent URL:
https://kijiji.ca.free-delivery.com
Although it may appear legitimate, it is not part of Kijiji.
What You Should Do
To protect yourself from scams:
- Do not click links sent by unknown buyers or third-party contacts
- Do not scan QR codes related to payment or delivery requests
- Do not enter credit card or banking details on external websites
- Do not agree to off-platform delivery or payment arrangements
- Keep all communication within Kijiji messaging whenever possible
- End conversations immediately if the buyer insists on unusual payment methods or delivery services
What to Do If You Have Already Shared Information
If you believe you may have entered payment or personal information on a suspicious website:
- Contact your bank or credit card provider immediately
- Monitor your accounts for unauthorized transactions
- Change passwords associated with affected accounts
- Report the incident to Kijiji Support so it can be investigated
Safe Selling Guidelines on Kijiji
To reduce risk when selling items:
- Meet buyers in person in a safe, public location
- Only accept payment directly from the buyer at the time of exchange
- Avoid all third-party delivery or escrow services
- Be cautious of offers that seem overly complex or unusually urgent
- Trust your instincts and discontinue any transaction that feels suspicious
Key Takeaway
Kijiji does not provide delivery services, process payments, or verify transactions through external links or QR codes. Any message claiming otherwise should be treated as fraudulent.
Staying on-platform, verifying URLs carefully, and avoiding external payment or delivery requests are the most effective ways to protect yourself from scams.