Kijiji Scam

• Man faces nearly 100 charges in connection to Toronto online marketplace fraud: police

  Toronto police said between April 2021 and February 2022, a man allegedly "defrauded several individuals" in Toronto.

  Crime

  Jul 1, 2022
  
• ‘It’s gone’: Picton, Ont. family says they lost over $4,000 to an online rental scam

  A Picton family hoping to move back to Kingston say they were the victims of an online fraud that resulted in the loss of a $4,200 deposit.

  Canada

  Mar 11, 2020
  
• Advertisement
• Edmonton couple scammed after posting ad for missing dog

  An Edmonton couple's German Shepherd went missing on November 4th. After the couple turned to social media to try to find him, a scammer took advantage of their emotions.

  Crime

  Nov 17, 2019
• Advertisement
• Edmonton police make arrest in Kijiji cellphone scams

  According to police, four people were robbed after arranging to meet with a man who said he was interested in purchasing a cellphone.

  Crime

  Jun 19, 2019
• Police warn of Kijiji pickup truck scam in Barrie

  Barrie police are warning the public of a Kijiji scam involving a pickup truck that a few residents have fallen victim to over the past week. 

  Crime

  Jul 24, 2018
• Halifax man facing fraud charges in connection to parking spot rental scam

  A Halifax man has been charged with fraud after police say at least four people fell victim to a parking lot rental scam.

  Canada

  Jan 12, 2018
• 20-year-old man charged after selling fake hockey tickets: police

  A 20-year-old man has been charged after allegedly selling fake hockey tickets through Kijiji.

  Crime

  May 28, 2017
• Cat scam: shaved kittens sold on Kijiji in Alberta as hairless sphynx

  "They just grew their hair back!" said a bewildered 20-year-old buyer, who suspects the seller was somehow able to completely shave what have turned out to be regular house cats.

  Consumer

  Nov 24, 2016
• Advertisement
• Kijiji scam uses golden retriever puppies to lure prey

  Anyone looking to buy a dog online is asked to be on the lookout for scammers after complaints regarding a fraudulent puppy scam on Kijiji.

  Consumer

  Oct 3, 2016
• Advertisement
• Flames playoffs: Online ticket scams exposed

  You might think it would never happen to you, but Flames playoff excitement can sometimes blind people eager to buy tickets--missing some warning signs from online sellers.

  Consumer

  Apr 21, 2015