How can i check is iphone which i want to buy, not stolen

[Anonymous]

I want to buy iphone 4 from my friend, but I don't know is it his iphone or etc. how can i check is this iphone is'nt stolen ?

[MI5]

Check the IMEI number againt the checkmend database.

http://www.checkmend.com/uk/

[Liquid]

Only problem is it may not be reported as stolen yet. There have been scams of people selling phones then reporting them as stolen and claiming off insurance.


https://www.checkmend.com/uk/public/check_start

£1.99

Or phone the carrier the phone is registered on and ask them to check.

Do you know this person?

[Anonymous]

I don't know this person unfortunately:/ so that's why I'm asking You for help

[Liquid]

https://prod.eie.net.au/portal/template/MYMIMEIInquiry.vm/action/IMEIInquiryAction

Free version^^

Unfortunatly there's no guarentee they won't block it afterwards:(

I'd advise getting their details, eg drivers liscence copy if it gets blocked go to the police. If this seller has an issue with giving you such details after explaining yourself I'd avoid them.

[Anonymous]

worst is that im' not in England so i don't know how to pay for it. do You know can i pay for it by pay pall ?

[jonsie]

You can make payments to other people with Paypal accounts but I get the feeling you need to forget this phone. I would be very wary about it.

[Anonymous]

so now I do not think of buying this phone 😞

[Liquid]

How much were they asking for?

[jonsie]

Also bear in mind that it may be locked to a UK network (even if stated it's not) and you have great difficult getting it unlocked for use outside of the UK.