📱 Avoiding SMS / WhatsApp Delivery & Payment Scams
Important: Kijiji does NOT currently offer delivery services and is not affiliated with any third-party delivery or direct payment service.
Fraudsters may try to contact you via WhatsApp, SMS, or QR codes claiming they can provide delivery or payment services. These are scams.
🚨 What to watch for
- Messages claiming the buyer can arrange delivery or pick up your item for you.
- Requests to scan a QR code or enter your payment details online.
- Links that appear to be Kijiji but are fraudulent, e.g.,
https://kijiji.ca.free-delivery.com
This looks legitimate but is not Kijiji.
Legitimate Kijiji links always start with: https://kijiji.ca/
Any extra period or domain after .ca is likely a phishing attempt.
🧠 How to protect yourself
- ❌ Do NOT click on links from unknown sources or scan QR codes.
- ❌ Never enter payment details on websites you did not verify.
- 📞 End the conversation immediately if the user insists on delivery or unusual payment methods.
- 🏦 If you shared payment info, contact your bank or credit card provider immediately to prevent fraud.
- 🔒 Keep all communication on Kijiji to make it easier for us to detect suspicious activity.
- 📝 Report suspicious messages or links here so Kijiji can block the fraudsters.
👍 Best practices
- Only accept payment in person when meeting the buyer.
- Avoid any third-party delivery offers — Kijiji does not provide delivery or handle payments.
- Trust your instincts — if something seems off, walk away from the transaction.
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Remember, if you are contacted outside of Kijiji messaging, it may be a scam. Use Kijiji messaging wherever possible for your own safety.
