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60-SECOND SAFETY STORY

Buying a used phone?

Do not let a good-looking phone hide an expensive problem.

A few minutes of verification can prevent a costly mistake. Use this checklist before you send payment.

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START HERE

1. Ask for the IMEI

The IMEI is the phone’s identity checkpoint.

Dial *#06# or open device settings. Match the IMEI shown on the phone with the seller’s listing and receipt.

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THE BIG RED FLAG

2. Check blacklist status

A perfect-looking phone can still fail on a network.

A blacklisted phone may have been reported lost, stolen, or blocked by a carrier. Verify before you meet the seller.

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DO NOT SKIP THIS

3. Check account locks

A factory reset does not always remove ownership locks.

For iPhone, confirm Activation Lock is removed. For Android, ask the seller to remove their Google or brand account.

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SIM TEST

4. Check carrier lock

Make sure your SIM will actually work.

A carrier-locked device may not accept your SIM. Confirm network compatibility before payment.

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PROTECT YOUR PURCHASE

5. Save your evidence

A saved result is useful if a dispute happens later.

Keep screenshots, the listing, seller details, and your verification result in case you need to raise a dispute.

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TRUST THE WARNING SIGNS

Walk away from mismatches

Different model? Changed IMEI? Seller rushing you?

Pause the deal when details do not match. A genuine seller should allow time for a careful phone verification.

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VERIFY BEFORE YOU PAY

Start with a free check

One quick check can change your buying decision.

Use the free IMEI check first. Choose a detailed report when the phone value or risk justifies deeper verification.

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