What if the person who sold you the Apple watch scams you for the device you thought was a legit purchase?

What if the person who sold you the Apple watch scams you for the device you thought was a legit purchase?

Apple Watch Series 3

Posted on Jun 22, 2023 6:06 PM

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Posted on Jun 22, 2023 6:13 PM

You got scammed.


Chat with local police, if that’s an option for you.


A Watch with Activation Lock set will never be useful to you.


As for unlocking, we can’t help. Apple won’t. Not without the password, or original proof of ownership you won’t have.


This discusses iPhone and iPad, but also applies to Watch:


The All Too Common SAD Reality of Buying … - Apple Community


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Jun 22, 2023 6:13 PM in response to Yung88

You got scammed.


Chat with local police, if that’s an option for you.


A Watch with Activation Lock set will never be useful to you.


As for unlocking, we can’t help. Apple won’t. Not without the password, or original proof of ownership you won’t have.


This discusses iPhone and iPad, but also applies to Watch:


The All Too Common SAD Reality of Buying … - Apple Community


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