Unable to remove activation lock on locked MacBook Air

I buy a MacBook Air on a pawnshop and when I stared they announced an activation lock and answer me for the last Apple ID and password but I don’t have it

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Posted on Feb 23, 2024 1:30 PM

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Niel

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Feb 23, 2024 1:32 PM in response to mayela34

Go back to the pawnshop and ask them to contact the seller or give you a refund. It's an anti-theft measure.

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mayela34 Author

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Feb 23, 2024 2:10 PM in response to Niel

Thanks

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