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How do I recover my iPhone from the person that found it in lost mode?

How do I recover my phone from the person that found my phone in lost mode? But they haven’t contacted myself


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iPhone 13, iOS 15

Posted on Jan 7, 2023 11:27 AM

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Posted on Jan 7, 2023 11:34 AM

Do not remove it; as long as your phone is linked to your Apple ID it is protected by Activation Lock, which blocks anyone from using it.


Here is Apples lost/stolen recommendations→If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch is lost or stolen - Apple Support


Also, 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

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Jan 7, 2023 11:34 AM in response to devin_anthony

Do not remove it; as long as your phone is linked to your Apple ID it is protected by Activation Lock, which blocks anyone from using it.


Here is Apples lost/stolen recommendations→If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch is lost or stolen - Apple Support


Also, 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

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