How can I find out if used iPhone is a stolen one?
We want to buy a used phone, but can you check if it’s stolen?
(we are from Denmark)
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This is a very good question to ask. We get very few people asking here in the community advice before buying a used Apple product. We do get countless people coming after buying used Apple products and it is entirely unusable to them.
One way you can tell of a stolen iPhone is that it's usually still tied to the original owner's Apple Account, which is the Activation Lock. This is a security measure designed to prevent anyone from setting up and using the iPhone for their selves. The iPhone should instead open up to the Hello screen.
Another way you can tell of a stolen iPhone is that the owner reported it stolen to their carrier and they blacklisted it. This would prevent you from using any cellular connection on it. While you can check the IMEI beforehand and see if it is blacklisted, they can also report it stolen after you purchase it.
The bottom line is that you must be very careful when purchasing used Apple products. I really wouldn't suggest it and instead you should buy from Apple Authorized Resellers or the Apple Refurbished Store, who usually offer discounts.
This will be an excellent read for you:
The All Too Common SAD Reality of Buying a Used iPad/iPhone - Apple Support Community User Tip
