"Find My" finds someone else's computer??

I was surprised to discover a computer 3,000 miles away when I did a "Find My" just now.


I had a brand new one stolen two years ago and hadn't even logged into it, so there's no way it could be that one, could it? Does Apple do anything to set it up when they sold it to me?


Weird stuff...


Thanks,


Faz.

MacBook Pro

Posted on Jun 28, 2022 7:10 AM

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Posted on Jun 28, 2022 8:27 AM

If Apple ID was signed in new Mac and find my Mac feature was enabled Set up the Find My app to locate a missing Mac - Apple Support

The lost Mac can be located using an iPhone ( find my phone feature is enabled in it ) , you can detect the Mac by cross checking this article Check your Apple ID device list to see where you're signed in - Apple Support

If you have original purchase bill of Mac the serial number can be matched Keep your receipt after you buy an Apple device - Apple Support

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Jun 28, 2022 8:27 AM in response to Mr. Fazookus

If Apple ID was signed in new Mac and find my Mac feature was enabled Set up the Find My app to locate a missing Mac - Apple Support

The lost Mac can be located using an iPhone ( find my phone feature is enabled in it ) , you can detect the Mac by cross checking this article Check your Apple ID device list to see where you're signed in - Apple Support

If you have original purchase bill of Mac the serial number can be matched Keep your receipt after you buy an Apple device - Apple Support

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