Firmware lock out and not original receipt

I am locked out of iMac due to firmware lock out. I no longer have the original receipt for this iMac. Is there another way to show I am the original owner

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Posted on May 26, 2023 2:34 PM

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Old Toad

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May 27, 2023 10:35 AM in response to dale228

How did you pay for the iMac? If it was by credit card you can try to contact the provider and see if they still have a record of the transaction. That might suffice.

When did you add the firmware lock and why?

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