3 Ways To Avoid The iCloud Scam
There are 3 steps I consider to be crucial when I approach a potential iPhone deal. I want to share information because it benefits everyone in the long term. More people would trust the preowned marketplace and crooks would be less likely to steal.
These are my 3 steps:
1. NO IMEI. NO DEAL. (Before Meeting)
If the seller is reluctant to provide me with an IMEI number, then the deal is a no-go. But why is that number so important? Because you can learn if the iPhone has an active iCloud account on the phone before meeting the seller.
* How to Find the IMEI Number
>Settings > General > About > IMEI Number
With IMEI number in hand, lets visit my 4 favorite sites for pretty accurate results. I've attached screenshots of all 4 sites with results from 2 examples.
http://www.imeipro.info/
(Checks most technical specs of phone, blacklist and iCloud status)