How do I check if this iPhone is fake or genuine?

CG9*****4F this is the serial number

I am going to buy it from a friend but am worried to be fake



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iPhone 16

Posted on Apr 27, 2025 7:55 AM

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Posted on Apr 27, 2025 8:04 AM

Also see: https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-250001038


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Apr 27, 2025 8:33 AM in response to Khaled038

There are many more things you should be concerned about when buying a phone from a third party, other than it being fake. Many of these things will result in the device being totally unusable and you will have just purchased a brick. With any third party sale, make sure you have the option to return the device. If you don't then you need to purchase from a different location unless you are willing to take that risk.

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