How do I unlock a locked iPhone purchased from a seller who blocked me?

Goofy420 wrote:

I g bought an iPhone off marketplace and when I received it it was locked how can I get around this because the seller done. Blocked me

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Original Title: Locked iPhone

You don't. It's extremely likely you were scammed and purchased a stolen phone.

Take it to the police and give them all the information you have on the seller.

Refer to How to remove Activation Lock - Apple Support There are only two ways to remove a lock and if you cannot do either of those or get a refund then you have likely been scammed.

If you want to buy a preowned iPhone - Apple Support

The All Too Common SAD Reality of Buying … - Apple Community

Here’s the situation:

1. You purchased a used iPhone from an unknown individual (not a reputable company like Apple)
2. The seller blocked you because it’s stolen and he/she doesn’t want to get arrested on multiple charges
3. You are in possession of stolen property (which is a crime)
4. You need to take it to your local police station immediately and explain the situation

I sincerely hope that you have learned a valuable lesson from this experience.

Good luck! 👋🏼😉

Goofy420 wrote:

I g bought an iPhone off marketplace and when I received it it was locked how can I get around this because the seller done. Blocked me

You can't get around it. Activation Lock is an anti-theft mechanism that is designed to block thieves, fences, and anyone they might sell a stolen phone to, from using a stolen phone.

If the sender blocked you, that is a very strong indication that they scammed you – that they knew that they were selling a phone that was not properly prepared for a new owner, or, more likely, a stolen phone.

You can only (1) learn from the experience, and (2) report this seller. If you can get your money back, you will be very lucky; most people who are scammed in this way don't get it back.

Hello,

Only the previous owner can remove the Activation Lock:

Turn off Find My iPhone Activation Lock

Can you get your money back from Marketplace?

Otherwise, the phone is worthless to you.

Good luck.

One last piece of advice to add to what is posted here ... if in the future you consider buying a used Apple device, please read this article first.

The All Too Common SAD Reality of Buying … - Apple Community

Facebook Marketplace has no buyer protections, it should be closed down.

Ebay has buyer protection favouring the buyer over the seller. Just sayin'