hospital lost my wifes phone, went to the find iphone app but it says not sharing location * online, so I marked it as lost. a few minutes later i got a notification it was found but no other information. the message on the screen of the missing phone has my number and i have received a call. is there a way to locate it with the location services being off?
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iPhone 14 Pro Max, iOS 17
No, but there is nothing in the Apple world that will send you a notification that it has been found. So if you got a message saying it has been found most likely it is a common phishing scam: You 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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hospital lost my wifes phone, went to the find iphone app but it says not sharing location * online, so I marked it as lost. a few minutes later i got a notification it was found but no other information. the message on the screen of the missing phone has my number and i have received a call. is there a way to locate it with the location services being off?
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Other than physically looking for it no. If your iPhone or iPad is lost or stolen - Apple Support
How do I find my wife's lost iPhone?
