I bought a phone on facebook marketplace

Frailyn27 wrote:

what do i do because i bought an iphone from facebook marketplace and it comes back activation locked what can I do . Or did I just waste my money

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Frailyn27 Said:

"I bought a phone on Facebook marketplace: what to do if you bought an iphone from facebook marketplace and it comes back activation locked what can I do . Or did I just waste my money"

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Troubleshooting "Activation Lockr":

Request a Refund:

Seems you've been scammed, though a full assumption on my part. So, ask this person for a refund. This is the site they should have used: What to do Before you Sell, Give Away, or Trade in your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support. The seller should have known better.

Learn from This:

Next time you go about purchasing a device from someone, request that they let you log into your own iCloud account on it, prior to handing over the money. If they decide to disabled by those rules you've set forth, then do not proceed with the transaction.

Frailyn27 Said:

"I bought a phone on Facebook marketplace: Thank you I guess the person that I bought it from I think blocked me and I can’t get through 2 him”

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Chat with Facebook Support:

https://m.facebook.com/livechat

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Congratulations, you bought a stolen iPhone, which you can NEVER use. Apple will NOT help you, so yes, you wasted your money. Please read the link Servant of Cats provided.

Recycle the phone responsibly as it is totally, utterly, completely useless to you.

Learn from this most unfortunate buying decision.

Return the phone for a refund.

Never buy a used phone unless you have it in your hands....before....you buy, and the phone powers up to the "hello" screen.