I bought a phone from a guy on craglist a week ago everything was working imei it was like the phone was unlocked and now after a week they will block the phone as stolen what do I do, I'm feeling stupid and I don't know what to do
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Hey,
Welcome to Apple Discussions Douglaslima12!
As you are referring to a phone being blocked do you mean Carrier blocked ex ( Verizon, T-Mobile etc.. ) or do you mean Apple Locked to owner/Activation Lock if you are referring to a carrier lock I recommend talking to the person who sold the device if not they speak to a support agent from the corresponding carrier. If this is a manner of Activation Lock then read over these articles:
Activation Lock for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support
How to remove Activation Lock - Apple Support
Then attempt to reach out to the seller for information about the device/asking for the apple ID or the device password.
Hey,
Welcome to Apple Discussions Douglaslima12!
As you are referring to a phone being blocked do you mean Carrier blocked ex ( Verizon, T-Mobile etc.. ) or do you mean Apple Locked to owner/Activation Lock if you are referring to a carrier lock I recommend talking to the person who sold the device if not they speak to a support agent from the corresponding carrier. If this is a manner of Activation Lock then read over these articles:
Activation Lock for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support
How to remove Activation Lock - Apple Support
Then attempt to reach out to the seller for information about the device/asking for the apple ID or the device password.
Return it for a refund if possible. You were scammed.
yes I know I was scammed there is no way to return it I bought it from someone on craglist
Unfortunately, a lesson learned.
Buy your next phone only from a reputable shop that will provide you with a money back guarantee.
the person sold the phone to me after a week of me using the phone he called ipple support and said the phone was stolen because he is now blacklisted he kept my money and will get a new phone
Once again.......Don't buy a phone from a private individual.
Only buy from a shop that will provide you with a written money back guarantee.
Craigslist iPhone is blocked as stolen
