I think I unknowingly bought a stolen iPhone 4S

Syd Bargain Girl on 04/01/2014 - 17:58

I bought an iphone4s off a Facebook local buy and sell page. We communicated by messenger and I went to her house to pick it up. Gave her cash and went to Telstra to ask them to unlock it. The Telstra guy tried to do so but the phone is still linked to another Apple ID/ account. She said she herself bought the phone second hand from a friend, but I now suspect she lied and it is a stolen phone. I asked her if ahe can get her 'friend ' to login to find my phone and unlink her account but she is not replying to me. I sent her the link on how to do this.

I know I have lost my money but perhaps if the phone is stolen there might be a way I can return it to its rightful owner? Should I hand the phone into the police and explain the above. I've taken screenshots of the Facebook sale and have a record of my private messages to this 'woman'/'con artist '.

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Comments

        • Sick of This on 08/01/2014 - 14:58
          +1

          OP, if you think this guy really can do it, it might be worth your $30 to get an outcome without having to deal with the nasty woman any further.

        • nimnomnimy on 08/01/2014 - 15:34
          +10

          If the phone is stolen or imei blocked, it won't cost you anything but I can guide you on filing a police report

        • The Gent on 22/01/2014 - 16:41

          good guy clickship.

  • bravotwo on 08/01/2014 - 11:17
    +5

    Seriously though OP, report this to the police. She sold you what clearly is a stolen iphone, if you want your money back report it.

    • fickre on 09/01/2014 - 08:52

      Still, it's prematurely drawn conclusion.

  • Skar on 08/01/2014 - 15:47
    -2

    Hi, I have lost my iphone 4 from Hoppers Crossing in Victoria. My phone was stolen by a lady and I have reported to Werribee Police station few weeks back. I have blocked the IMEI number and cancel the SIM card. Please let me know if you have purchased from this area.

    • z10cvbnm on 08/01/2014 - 20:13

      Mate, she purchased an iPhone 4S, not iPhone 4.

  • [Deactivated] on 08/01/2014 - 16:16

    If she's threatened you in any way, any way whatsoever, call the police.

  • blitz on 09/01/2014 - 11:55

    OP, how much did the item cost? I think you are letting the seller off very lightly.

    • The Gent on 09/01/2014 - 16:10

      Think she said $400…?

      • blitz on 09/01/2014 - 19:15

        No she didn't. OP has not given a price.

        • The Gent on 10/01/2014 - 14:11

          Ahh true I remember where I got that from now - that was around the price on Ebay listings for used, so safe to assume she bought it for around that.

  • viperxz on 09/01/2014 - 14:22

    Take the phone into an apple store, they may be able to look up the owner details based on the IMEI. Since the IMEI is tied to the apple account, they should have access to all of this information. At the very least they might be able to contact the original owner so they can get in touch with you.

    • Syd Bargain Girl on 21/01/2014 - 06:06

      Thanks for your suggestion, yes apple would be the only ones (other than telstra) able to assist but neither are willing and blankly refuse telling me to contact the owner. How do they know that I'm not the theif iykwim?

  • Josh81 on 10/01/2014 - 01:34
    +2

    What city do you live in Kimmy, out of interest? What suburb is she in?

    Contact police sounds like the way to go, this woman sounds like an irrational pyscho.

    Followed by a flaming bag of poop on her doorstep. ;)

  • Syd Bargain Girl on 21/01/2014 - 06:04
    +2

    Sorry to the new posters, I didn't get any notifications. I live in western Sydney. I sent a letter of demand to her via registered post. She has until today to contact me for issuing a refund. Is she doesn't, I'm going to file with small claims. I have contacted the local legal aid office.

    • CryssieJade on 21/01/2014 - 11:15
      +1

      Best of luck!

    • Sick of This on 21/01/2014 - 14:53

      Did you consider using the dude on the previous page of this thread who said he could fix the phone for $30?

      I know it grinds your gears to have to fork out more money when you bought in good faith, but if it were me I'd spend that $30 and be happy about dodging further time wasting and angst dealing with the "come at me bro" woman.

      EDIT: That is, if you think the $30 guy really can restore the phone. I make no claims on his behalf, don't know him from a can of beans. You need to judge his credibility for yourself.

      • The Gent on 21/01/2014 - 23:51

        Think he said he got confused and couldn't do it, actually.

        • Sick of This on 22/01/2014 - 09:17
          +2

          Nah, I meant the second guy, clickship. Down the bottom of page 1. The guy you're talking about I think is eXtremist, he conceded he couldn't do it. Clickship claimed he's got training and certification that allows him to do it and would only charge the $30 if successful. Sounds like a worthwhile avenue to try.

        • Syd Bargain Girl on 26/01/2014 - 21:50

          Thanks, I only saw that post after you mentioned it. I've messaged him but he hasn't responded.

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