is my MacBook stolen

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is my MacBook stolen

link to contact for finding out if my MacBook I bought second-hand was stolen in the first place (before sending to me?).

Posted on Dec 22, 2021 10:39 AM

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Answer 1

PNW365 Author

Level 1

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Dec 23, 2021 12:16 AM in response to John Galt

Hey John,

yeah thanks for this answer. Thus far, that's what I've found as well. I'm still suspicious of the people I bought my mac from secondhand. Moreover, there appears to be applecare coverage through 2025 but the sellers neither mentioned it nor implied that a transfer was available. This leads me to believe that I could contact apple, they could see if the applecare associated with this machine belonged to someone who either reported it stolen, or could contact them and ask? I suppose contacting them to ask might leave open the door that they could then fraudulently assert a stolen machine but, in either case, it seems that apple as a company would know who the person who had applecare associated with this machine is. rant over. Again, thanks for your input, just a guy tryna do the right thing here.

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steve359

Level 6

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Dec 23, 2021 1:04 AM in response to PNW365

This is just me ... I will not pester further. But you seem to have reasons to fear.

Step 1: Return the system. If they refuse to take it back, your suspicions have more merit. You may be out money on a system with questionable ownership history. You may want to reinstall CLEAN instead of using the software install on it ... too many possible "agents" hiding.

As to Apple reporting you to the police, I would not be afraid. They may refuse AppleCare if they think they should, but no visits from the police.

Buy your next Mac from a known retailer or Apple directly.

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