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Understanding Ad Reporting on Kijiji
At Kijiji, we rely on our community members to help maintain a safe and trustworthy marketplace. By reporting suspicious listings, you play a vital role in protecting our community from spam, fraud, scams, and illegal content.
How to Report a Listing
Every Kijiji ad includes a “Report Listing” option (located on the left side of web browsers and at the bottom of our mobile app). When you select this option, you can choose from several reporting categories:
Scam/Prohibited
Use this option for fraudulent listings or ads that violate Kijiji’s posting rules. For example:
- Suspiciously underpriced items (such as a purebred English Bulldog advertised for less than $200)
- Prohibited items (like weapons or drug paraphernalia)
- Clear violations of Kijiji’s terms of service
Note: Personal disagreements or unsatisfactory transactions should not be reported under this category, as moderators can only assess clear rule violations.
Duplicate Posting
Select this option when you notice:
- Multiple identical listings from the same user
- Spam listings, particularly from overseas drop-shipping services
- Repeated postings of the same item or service
No Longer Relevant
Choose this option for:
- Sold items
- Expired events
- Services no longer available
Miscategorized
Report listings that are posted in incorrect:
- Categories (e.g., vehicles listed in general buy and sell)
- Locations (e.g., international properties listed in local real estate)
- Sections of the website
Other
Use this option when additional context is needed, such as:
- Bait-and-switch practices
- Recalled products
- Items that require legal authorization to sell.
Important Note
Don’t worry about accidental reports - our moderation team reviews each flag manually, ensuring that no automatic removals or bans occur without proper verification. By reporting responsibly, you help make Kijiji a safer place for everyone to buy and sell.
