COPY OF PROOF OF PURCHASE

There's nothing you can do about it. Since you are not the original purchaser, there is no way you can provide proof of purchase.

You were scammed. The seller reported it lost or stolen and probably collected from their insurance company.

It's useless.

Take it up with the police.

If you’re not getting any signal where you normally would do. It’s more than likely been blacklisted. Two reasons are. It’s either been reported Lost/ stolen from the original owner.

or, you are the original owner and debts have occurred on the account your contract is on. The network can then put a temporary block/ blacklist on the device until matters have been resolved. Yes it can only been removed by the network if you’re the account holder the phone was despatched to, given you can clear any outstanding debts. But if you’re not the account holder and the phone has been reported lost/ stolen. You would need to return the device to the person that is for them to resolve matter on your behalf!

i was recently scammed. I have obtained lines of enquiry for the police force I fell victim to this awful crime. I have three genuine lines of for the police to investigate but am being told due to police demand, it may be deemed not in the public’s interest to pursue! This is despite me being well over a £1000 down. And I can’t explain the level of frustration I now have towards Apple! I have been a loyal customer for many years. I did all the checks available to me as a purchaser. And due to there incompetence with regards to who can sell there devices, I am now at a substantial loss. Also, so many of there employees on this forums pretending to be members of the public trolling victims rather than offering support for loyal legitimate customers! I hope this helps you. #trollslleasedonttrollme!