Does Kijiji refund you if you get scammed?
Does Kijiji refund you if you get scammed?
Just like with a cash transaction, there are no refunds and sellers are protected against buyer claims and buyer fraud. See terms and eligibility.
What can I do if someone scammed me on Kijiji?
If you are the victim of fraud, please contact Kijiji and your local police service. You may also want to contact the following other services: Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
Should I accept e-transfer on Kijiji?
As a safe alternative to carrying cash, consider choosing your preferred third party (at your own discretion). Secure cashless payment methods include electronic money transfers (Interac e-transfers). Never mail a cheque or wire money to sellers. Services like Western Union or MoneyGram should be avoided.
How do you know if you’re being scammed on Kijiji?
If you get a message where the link is the main content, or all the text is hyperlinked, that is often a signed that it is a scam attempt (and if receiving it from a friend or colleague, that they may have been hacked).
Can you get scammed by receiving an e-transfer?
Fraudsters are able to intercept e-Transfers by gaining access to the recipient’s text messages or email account and guessing or getting the security question answer. Whether you’re the sender or recipient of an e-Transfer, everyone is responsible for playing their part in preventing fraud.
Does Kijiji send fake messages?
At Kijiji, your security is a key priority! This is driving fraudsters to be ever more creative and to find new ways to connect with Kijiji users, such as via their mobile phone number. They’ll try tricking you by sending fake SMS messages via the internet asking to be contacted via email.
Should I trust Kijiji?
While most individuals who use Kijiji have successful experiences, from time to time we do receive reports of people attempting to scam or defraud the community. We have found that one of the best ways to stay safe is to ensure that all transactions take place locally and in-person.