Stolen iPhone how do I keep my information safe?

Let friend borrow phone. She has passcode and then never brought it back and has been going through all of my accounts on the phone.

iPhone 11 Pro, iOS 17

Posted on Jan 19, 2024 8:11 AM

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Posted on Jan 19, 2024 8:27 AM

You can try to erase the device using Find My, but it is likely she has turned it off.

Erase a device in Find Devices on iCloud.com - Apple Support


If you gave her the passcode and password to your Apple ID, then the phone is basically hers now. She can log you out of your Apple ID and reset the device to clear any Activation Lock problems. To help secure your Apple ID account then review this support article. Some of the information here requires you to have your device, but there is some tips such as changing your email password that are useful to prevent any further damage.

If you think your Apple ID has been compromised - Apple Support


If the device was stolen, filing a police report may be your only option to get it back.

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Jan 19, 2024 8:27 AM in response to Alliekat0710

You can try to erase the device using Find My, but it is likely she has turned it off.

Erase a device in Find Devices on iCloud.com - Apple Support


If you gave her the passcode and password to your Apple ID, then the phone is basically hers now. She can log you out of your Apple ID and reset the device to clear any Activation Lock problems. To help secure your Apple ID account then review this support article. Some of the information here requires you to have your device, but there is some tips such as changing your email password that are useful to prevent any further damage.

If you think your Apple ID has been compromised - Apple Support


If the device was stolen, filing a police report may be your only option to get it back.

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