HT201407: If you can't activate your iPhone
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Apr 11, 2014 5:31 AM in response to zakari001by TJBUSMC1973,You enjoy your new paperweight. Only the previous owner of the iPhone can remove the Activation Lock.
Next time, buy your electronic devices from a trusted, reputable source.
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Apr 11, 2014 5:31 AM in response to zakari001by raymond73,Not much. Demand your money back. Or just recognize that you got scammed. The person you bought the device from probably stole the device, sold it to you to make a few bucks and you are out the money. Other than that you have a brick.
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Apr 11, 2014 5:39 AM in response to zakari001by Chris CA,You need to contact the the original owner or get their AppleID/password.
If you do not have this, the iPhone is useless. There is nothing you can do.
Get your money back.
See this -> Find My iPhone Activation Lock: Removing a device from a previous owner’s account