HT201472: If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch is lost or stolen

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popeyews1

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Q: Can it be determined if a device has been reported lost or stolen?

Looking to buy a used iPad, but need to know if there is a way to determine if sale is legitimate or if unit has been reported lost or stolen.

iPad, iOS 4.2, Prepurchase of used iPad

Posted on Jul 11, 2013 6:41 PM

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Q: Can it be determined if a device has been reported lost or stolen?

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by Philly_Phan,Helpful

Philly_Phan Jul 11, 2013 6:43 PM in response to popeyews1
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Jul 11, 2013 6:43 PM in response to popeyews1

Unfortunately, no.
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popeyews1 Jul 11, 2013 8:32 PM in response to Philly_Phan
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Jul 11, 2013 8:32 PM in response to Philly_Phan

Thank you. I'm hesitant to buy used for fear of that. Recently my daughter had her iPhone stolen, so I know how easy it is and how hard.
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by Vivikus,

Vivikus Jul 13, 2013 3:36 PM in response to popeyews1
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Jul 13, 2013 3:36 PM in response to popeyews1

I'm not sure about everyone else, but every Apple product I've ever bought I have kept the reciept for. That goes for all my electronics and valuables. I keep them for many reasons, one of them being to PROVE that it is my product in case someone tries to steal it.

Ask for a reciept. If one can't be provided then I would remain hesitant.
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by Texas Mac Man,

Texas Mac Man Jul 13, 2013 5:48 PM in response to popeyews1
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Jul 13, 2013 5:48 PM in response to popeyews1

Ask the seller for the iPad's serial number. Then call your local police dept to see if they have it on the list of stolen iPads.

 Cheers, Tom
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