How to Check if Your Apple Product Is Stolen or Genuine

Learn how to verify if your Apple device is stolen or authentic by checking serial number coverage and Activation Lock status.

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To check if your Apple product is not stolen, visit Apple's Check Coverage page and enter the device's serial number. This will reveal if the product is genuine and still under warranty. Alternatively, use Apple's Activation Lock status tool to check if the device is locked to its previous owner. Always request original purchase receipts and verify from where you bought it to ensure authentication and ownership legitimacy.

FAQs & Answers

  1. How can I verify if an Apple product is genuine? You can verify an Apple product’s authenticity by entering its serial number on Apple’s Check Coverage page and ensuring the device is listed as genuine and under warranty.
  2. What is Apple’s Activation Lock and how does it help? Activation Lock is a security feature that ties an Apple device to its owner’s Apple ID, preventing unauthorized use. Checking its status can reveal if the device is locked to someone else, indicating possible theft.
  3. Should I ask for a purchase receipt when buying a used Apple product? Yes, always request the original purchase receipt to verify ownership and legitimacy of the device before making a purchase.

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