What can you do when the original owner is unknown for the Apple ID? This is pertaining to a MacBook Pro-16 legitimately purchased from eBay. The seller acquired a quantity of MacBook Pro's from an auction.
The seller should have followed these instructions: What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your Mac.
Apparently he or she was remiss in preparing that Mac for sale. Ideally, you should return it in accordance with eBay's policies. If you don't want to do that for whatever reason, perform as much of the above instructions as you are able. You will encounter continual problems with that Mac until you do.
99% of eBay sellers fail to properly prepare used Macs for sale, resulting in misery for buyers and sellers alike. Insist they do it right.
What can you do when the original owner is unknown for the Apple ID?
