Scammed by Kijiji

[wrangler 157]

I was under the impresison that kijiji was a canadian site only, so I assumed it was a canadian issue. I could be wrong as well though.

Well, that certainly explains our difference of opinion.

I'd never heard of kiijji, and thought it was a username. I see now the original post says "on kijiji", not "by kijiji", but I wouldn't have known the site anyway.

And if it's an international transaction, I wouldn't know how to apply the law.

[puckhoggy 0]

dont have much insight in the resolution, except document all emails, address, phone #, shipment confirmation, etc.

i feel for you man, i've dont transactions over kijiji, and everytime I become anxious.

[samson35 0]

thats for all your thoughts guys. Kovyperron 5727, we are both in Canada. I realized the risks and everything, but I had done a couple online transactions already and I had yet to have a problem so I felt that this one would be okay. I guess i need to be more careful next time

[bostonjuniorblackhawks 1]

dont have much insight in the resolution, except document all emails, address, phone #, shipment confirmation, etc.

i feel for you man, i've dont transactions over kijiji, and everytime I become anxious.

Isn't kijiji like craigslist, meaning you just meet the person?

[puckhoggy 0]

Isn't kijiji like craigslist, meaning you just meet the person?

ya, but in regards in meeting in person, Im just weary in meeting strangers online, especially with this whole craigslist killer thing.

[wrangler 157]

thats for all your thoughts guys. Kovyperron 5727, we are both in Canada. I realized the risks and everything, but I had done a couple online transactions already and I had yet to have a problem so I felt that this one would be okay. I guess i need to be more careful next time

OK, never mind what I said, it's all U.S., I know nothing about Canadian law.

[bostonjuniorblackhawks 1]

ya, but in regards in meeting in person, Im just weary in meeting strangers online, especially with this whole craigslist killer thing.

I just throw a nine iron in my trunk as a precaution. I've been okay for the 8 or so times I've met someone to buy or sell something

[hamstercaster 2]

I've sold/bought many things on Kijiji and UsedOttawa and never had a problem except once where the guy called me just as I was getting to his home to tell me that he had to go now and he couldn't wait the extra 2 minutes for me to get there.

However, depending on the email exchange and how much I thought I could trust the person I was dealing with, I'd bring my brother with me. As for the Craiglist killings I haven't heard anything about it and might just be a hoax but who knows. I still think that you should call the cops just in case and email/call the guy to let him know that you have done so. If that doesn't work, like I stated earlier, you should have his home address since you shipped him your stuff so you could have him served with a Small Claims Court Law Suit. Just make sure that you have kept each and every single piece of emails just in case.

[dayroc 0]

OP if you have his address and contact info.

You should email him and tell him, in a very professional manner, that you ahve 2 police buddies who will be dropping by the scammers residents in a few days if he does not reply.

[zrez 0]

I just want to add, wether or not the police do anything criminal wise, they will (should)create a file and give you the number. Just more documentation for you.

[samson35 0]

Yea, I've already sent him an e-mail letting him know that I will give him a day to sort things out or else I'm contacting the local authorities. I explained why I was doing it and stuff. I have a record of all his e-mails that he sent me, but for some reason, I can't find the one with his address....it's really weird. I have a chain of about 20 odd e-mails and not a single one has his address. All I remember is his city, but I know this is hurting me a lot by not knowing the address.

[wrangler 157]

Yea, I've already sent him an e-mail letting him know that I will give him a day to sort things out or else I'm contacting the local authorities. I explained why I was doing it and stuff. I have a record of all his e-mails that he sent me, but for some reason, I can't find the one with his address....it's really weird. I have a chain of about 20 odd e-mails and not a single one has his address. All I remember is his city, but I know this is hurting me a lot by not knowing the address.

No shipping receipt with his address?

[samson35 0]

It's in Boston, I'm in Canada now. I was told by him on the day I was leaving that the package I had been waiting for was returned to his place. By then I had all my things packed up for a couple days already. I had never thought it would come to this at that point.

[wrangler 157]

It's in Boston, I'm in Canada now. I was told by him on the day I was leaving that the package I had been waiting for was returned to his place. By then I had all my things packed up for a couple days already. I had never thought it would come to this at that point.

At least it sounds like you know where it is, and can get it if you need to. Maybe someone there can look at it and email you his address?

[starsfan71 9]

OP if you have his address and contact info.

You should email him and tell him, in a very professional manner, that you ahve 2 police buddies who will be dropping by the scammers residents in a few days if he does not reply.

That is illegal.

[zrez 0]

That is illegal.

explain

[wrangler 157]

explain

Yeah. Is lying illegal in Canada?

[starsfan71 9]

When you say you have 2 cop buddies coming that would imply that they are doing it for you as a favor and not with the law. That could get you in a whole mess of trouble.

At least in America it can be. One of my brothers is a police officer and said he would have no trouble arresting somebody who made that "threat"

[Hradsky 1]

When you say you have 2 cop buddies coming that would imply that they are doing it for you as a favor and not with the law. That could get you in a whole mess of trouble.

At least in America it can be. One of my brothers is a police officer and said he would have no trouble arresting somebody who made that "threat"

Ok, so just say "Two of my buddies are cops. They may swing by, so just be ready if a couple of police officers show up at your doorstep to discuss how you scammed me, buddy."

So you're just stating you have two friends who happen to be cops. They may or may not swing by for a cup of tea, and just tell the guy to be ready in case a couple of cops who may or may not be your friends show up to discuss the crime which breaks the law that he committed. :)

[zrez 0]

When you say you have 2 cop buddies coming that would imply that they are doing it for you as a favor and not with the law. That could get you in a whole mess of trouble.

At least in America it can be. One of my brothers is a police officer and said he would have no trouble arresting somebody who made that "threat"

LOL. Ok, let him arrest them. Nothing will come out of it. If your brother did arrest someone for saying that it would be a complete waste of his time. Thats quite funny. Does your brother arrest kids for skateboarding at the gas staion too?

Id also like to mention, arresting someone and charging someone with a crime are two different things. you wouldnt get charged simply for implying that you have two cop buddies who are gonna come to your house.

[wrangler 157]

When you say you have 2 cop buddies coming that would imply that they are doing it for you as a favor and not with the law. That could get you in a whole mess of trouble.

At least in America it can be. One of my brothers is a police officer and said he would have no trouble arresting somebody who made that "threat"

I'd be extremely interested in seeing that. I'm very curious how that's a "threat", when it's a statement that a police officer is coming to question you, about a possible crime, and perhaps arrest you.

[starsfan71 9]

LOL. Ok, let him arrest them. Nothing will come out of it. If your brother did arrest someone for saying that it would be a complete waste of his time. Thats quite funny. Does your brother arrest kids for skateboarding at the gas staion too?

Id also like to mention, arresting someone and charging someone with a crime are two different things. you wouldnt get charged simply for implying that you have two cop buddies who are gonna come to your house.

I know you would not be charged I am not retarded. Also you do know police officers keep your communities safe? Yea they can be a pain in the ass but I would like to see a day in your life without them. Next time you risk your life for 50 grand a year you can talk.

An arrest can follow you, even if you aren't charged.

He says you take buddies out and that statement is a good way to go through with it.

[zrez 0]

I know you would not be charged I am not retarded. Also you do know police officers keep your communities safe? Yea they can be a pain in the ass but I would like to see a day in your life without them. Next time you risk your life for 50 grand a year you can talk.

An arrest can follow you, even if you aren't charged.

He says you take buddies out and that statement is a good way to go through with it.

Thanks champ, but I do that already. Maybe you should sit the next one out.

As for arresting him, i'd like to know what your brother would be arresting him for, because for the life of me I cant find an offence that fits that. As for your comment about an arrest following you, it doesnt. Unless you are being charged for something you dont get fingerprints or pictures or anything. Hell, people get arrested and released on the side of the road all the time with no one ever finding out.

[starsfan71 9]

There is no point in trying to reason with you.

All I was trying to do was put my point across that the method which was being talked about might not be the best one.