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Kasiett Author

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iPhone is locked with Activation Lock by scammers

Hello. My iPhone is locked with Activation Lock by scammers. I lost the receipt, but I have the original box with serial number and IMEI. Can you help me unlock it?

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iPhone 11

Posted on Sep 4, 2025 5:17 AM

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Carol B.

Level 7

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Posted on Sep 4, 2025 5:49 AM

You are going to need a receipt that shows the phone's serial number to prove you were the one who purchased it. From where did you purchase that iPhone? If you purchased it from an Apple Store, try getting a copy of your receipt here:

https://contactretail.apple.com/Solutions

Otherwise, if you paid by credit card, see if your card company can provide a receipt. Good luck. Sorry this happened to you.

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