Apple Watch
Someone gave me a watch and there is a activation lock and I can’t contact the previous owner
Apple Watch Series 7
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The person that you bought/got this watch from needs to follow all the steps on this page;
Remove the Activation Lock so that the buyer can use it.
If they can't or won't then get your money back or recycle the watch and mark it down as a bad experience.
Neither the users on this forum or Apple can help you,only the original owner can help you.