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After I locked my stolen iPhone 8 the thief can receive calls and texts?

My iphone 8 was stolen. I locked it. Can the thief still receive phone calls and texts? I tried ringing and texting my phone to see what it would do and my phone rang and went to my voicemailbox that i never set up and my text shows delivered.




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iPhone XS

Posted on Jul 13, 2022 4:47 PM

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Jul 13, 2022 5:07 PM in response to StarDustDreamer

Beware of a common phishing scam: You may get a text or email from “Apple” or “Apple Security” (or sometimes “Police”) saying your phone has been found and to click on a link to see its location. This is NEVER from Apple or from law enforcement; it is from the thief or fence to steal your Apple ID and identity. Delete any such message without responding to it. Apple never gets involved in lost or stolen devices→Avoid phishing emails, fake ‘virus‘ alerts, phony support calls, and other scams

After I locked my stolen iPhone 8 the thief can receive calls and texts?

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