Need Help After Apple Declined Activation Lock Removal – iPhone 13 Pro

Your only two options for getting access are both gone.

The first was knowing the account information that set the lock.

The second was being able to prove to Apple you are the true owner of the device. This typically requires having the receipt for the sale of the device to its first owner. Once Apple refuses to unlock a device then unless you can come up with that proof, you have no other options. Possession of the box or a receipt from a third party seller is not adequate. Recycle the iPhone.

Salikh95 wrote:

If the phone has been put into Lost Mode, does Apple Support refuse to unlock it under any circumstances, even if you are the rightful owner and provide all the required documents?

https://al-support.apple.com/#/al/agreement

Request additional support for unlocking your device

Important things to know before you continue

"Your device must not be in Lost Mode."

Appears to me to be a pretty definite statement.

Game over.

Buy a new phone.

The scammer almost certainly would have put the phone into Lost Mode. I could be mistaken, but I think that the Activation Lock support request form says that the phone must not be in Lost Mode.

It sounds like you are learning a very expensive lesson in the need to keep your Apple Account secure (and to not log into other people's accounts, or allow them to log into their accounts, on your phone).

you presumably didn't satisfy them with your photocopy, or it could be a scam by yourself.

Your geographical neighbours have spoilt it for the good guys