activation lock

so this shows up on my ipad. it was open but i wasn't getting internet, and as i was trying to fix that issue i must of hit the wrong button of course, and of course i don't remember the password from 2007 its been logged on since then. my daughter got this new at a christmas party thru work, so she gave it to me of course with no receipt dec 07 and we entered all my information. is possible for anyone to crack this open without a receipt? i saw the previous question but i could not reply, i believe they are to old. weird they can do it with proof of receipt but they won't do it without like i am a thief