How do I block a stolen iPhone using its serial number and IMEI?

Hello, dear tech support. My name is Vladimir and I have been a long-time fan of your technology since 2012. Understanding the complexity of the current political situation, I still want to contact you, because I am in despair. My phone was stolen, the locator was disabled because I was preparing it for sale. The dishonest buyer simply ran away with it. I can confirm that the phone is mine with a receipt of purchase, I will attach a photo to the letter. 


Please mark this phone as stolen and block it. 


You are the only hope left. There is a complaint to the police. 


16 Pro Max 512 Gb, black. 


Serial number: G*******K 

IMEI: ****************


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iPhone 15 Pro, iOS 18

Posted on May 5, 2025 12:24 PM

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Posted on May 5, 2025 12:28 PM

I am sorry that your iPhone was stolen.


You have posted to a user-to-user site. We are all users here......just like you. No one here will be able to help you and Apple does not get involved with lost or stolen phones.


You need to contact the carrier that you were using with your phone and ask them to "blacklist" the phone so that it cannot be used.

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May 5, 2025 12:28 PM in response to Vvladimirr

I am sorry that your iPhone was stolen.


You have posted to a user-to-user site. We are all users here......just like you. No one here will be able to help you and Apple does not get involved with lost or stolen phones.


You need to contact the carrier that you were using with your phone and ask them to "blacklist" the phone so that it cannot be used.

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