Unable to reactivate my iPhone it shows as stolen

I’m trying to reactivate the phone but they said it’s reported stolen however I bought it new



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Original Title: why would my iphone be reported as stolen when im the sole owner

Posted on Jun 13, 2025 9:24 PM

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Jun 13, 2025 9:35 PM in response to Jenn_4425

"why would my iphone be reported as stolen when im the sole owner: I’m trying to reactivate the phone but they said it’s reported stolen however I bought it new"

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iPhone Being Misreported as Stollen:

Who is the seller? If Apple, then give Apple Support a call. It may be an error in their database. If not Apple, then Find My may not have been turned off, and locked by arrogance of the seller. Go here: Contact Apple Support - Apple Support

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