thats something that i thought as well
ill definately call apple and find out
i just dont seem to find the right depeartment and phone number for apple
why spend any more time on this debauchery?
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Bought Stolen iPhone from eBay Help??
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why spend any more time on this debauchery?
how is that even remotely offensive I was just being honest. You are obviously VERY naive good luck
Yeah, its a scam. Its just a coincidence that the email came after you checked the serial number online. Go ahead and purchase your extended warranty and continue to enjoy your phone and send those emails to your spam folder where they belong
The naivety and stupidity in this thread is unbelievable... What kind of scam would involve asking you details of where you purchased an iPhone? Yes it is kind of bizarre that a detective from a sheriff's office in Colorado is on the case but unless they are asking for personal details about yourself or some money or the phone itself then it is hardly a scam.
I'd bet the scammer's next step for you would be to send back the iPhone to the seller so they could "locate" it or something...
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1-800-676-2775
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1-800-APL-CARE
GreenApple29 said:yrrej said:
thats something that i thought as well
ill definately call apple and find out
i just dont seem to find the right depeartment and phone number for apple
1-800-676-2775
or
1-800-APL-CARE
Dont disclose any of your private information to anyone your not sure of.
If they push for other peoples details then tell them to do that would beach the data protection act and advise them to contact the local police where you are.
If its a scam then thats where it will end.
I would then think about changing your e mail address or inform your local police of all of this.
Its not down to you to pursue them.
Unfortunately even tho you have paid good money for a product, if that product is stolen then its still the property of the originals owner.
Good luck.
If they push for other peoples details then tell them to do that would beach the data protection act and advise them to contact the local police where you are.
If its a scam then thats where it will end.
I would then think about changing your e mail address or inform your local police of all of this.
Its not down to you to pursue them.
Unfortunately even tho you have paid good money for a product, if that product is stolen then its still the property of the originals owner.
Good luck.
how is that even remotely offensive I was just being honest. You are obviously VERY naive good luck
yeah and you are the smart one here..thank god there are other repplies tho
thanx for the "good luck " tho:d
you are absolutely right
but what happens if it is niot a scam and yes its the property of teh owner?
i mean will paypal return the amount or replace the phone?
again in the scenario that this is not a scam
I would...
...follow through with this just to see where it leads. Just don't share any personally identifying info. No need to fear legal ramifications, IMHO -- if you're in Greece.
If it's legitimate, the sheriff will contact eBay/PayPal and they'll cooperate fully with a theft investigation.
I used to live in Castle Rock, so I can confirm that the sheriff's department is at http://www.dcsheriff.net/.
The only reason I can think this detective is investigating is that maybe the seller lives in Douglas County, or the victim did.
BTW, there's an app for that: http://www.apple.com/webapps/news/douglascountysheriffinfo.html
...follow through with this just to see where it leads. Just don't share any personally identifying info. No need to fear legal ramifications, IMHO -- if you're in Greece.
If it's legitimate, the sheriff will contact eBay/PayPal and they'll cooperate fully with a theft investigation.
I used to live in Castle Rock, so I can confirm that the sheriff's department is at http://www.dcsheriff.net/.
The only reason I can think this detective is investigating is that maybe the seller lives in Douglas County, or the victim did.
BTW, there's an app for that: http://www.apple.com/webapps/news/douglascountysheriffinfo.html
...follow through with this just to see where it leads. Just don't share any personally identifying info. No need to fear legal ramifications, IMHO -- if you're in Greece.
If it's legitimate, the sheriff will contact eBay/PayPal and they'll cooperate fully with a theft investigation.
I used to live in Castle Rock, so I can confirm that the sheriff's department is at http://www.dcsheriff.net/.
The only reason I can think this detective is investigating is that maybe the seller lives in Douglas County, or the victim did.
BTW, there's an app for that: http://www.apple.com/webapps/news/douglascountysheriffinfo.html
i did a weesearch online and found out taht the seller is located in ...colorado
tahts why i have a few doubts that this is a scam
Didn't you also say initially that the detective indicated it was a factory theft? If that's the case then it seems like more units might be out there and I could see how that might get a bit more attention that a personal device that was stolen.
I don't think it's a scam so if you can I would cooperate but of course protect your personal information while doing so.
I don't think it's a scam so if you can I would cooperate but of course protect your personal information while doing so.
Contact Apple yourself and find out if your iphone is stolen and/or if this is a scam or not - you can find out definitively one way or another and end any conjecture. Don't try to contact this individual until you do so.
If you determine that your phone was indeed stolen by Apple - coordinate with them to pass the details of your eBay transaction and let Apple, eBay, Paypal, the seller, and the law enforcement there in the US sort out the details between them. If you say you purchased this through a "reputable" eBayer - perhaps THEY will give you a refund or credit towards a replacement.
Another option is to see if Apple would assist you in replacing your phone for a discounted price in return for your loss and cooperation.
Lastly - have a thick skin for the comments on a public board. I have a saying that has carried me through 29years of service in the US Navy - "Don't roll in the mud with pigs! You both get dirty and the pigs like it!" I'm not at all saying that someone here is a pig - not at all. But if YOU think there are...apply the rule!
Good luck!
Contact Apple yourself and find out if your iphone is stolen and/or if this is a scam or not - you can find out definitively one way or another and end any conjecture. Don't try to contact this individual until you do so.
If you determine that your phone was indeed stolen by Apple - coordinate with them to pass the details of your eBay transaction and let Apple, eBay, Paypal, the seller, and the law enforcement there in the US sort out the details between them. If you say you purchased this through a "reputable" eBayer - perhaps THEY will give you a refund or credit towards a replacement.
Another option is to see if Apple would assist you in replacing your phone for a discounted price in return for your loss and cooperation.
Lastly - have a thick skin for the comments on a public board. I have a saying that has carried me through 29years of service in the US Navy - "Don't roll in the mud with pigs! You both get dirty and the pigs like it!" I'm not at all saying that someone here is a pig - not at all. But if YOU think there are...apply the rule!
Good luck!
thank you very much seriously
i just contacted apple
but the department was technical support..they couldnt assist me any further they just told me to contact law enformcement in the US
i even asked them if they have a department for that and they repplied that they dont deal with stolen products
as for the address of the sheriff yeah even paypal informed me that the email and address is legit!so i dont know what to do...imena either phone them or not....
btw as for themetaphorical thing you said about pigs and mud..you are absolutely right!
thanx once again
i just called thiis number on the sheriffs office and it was on voicemail with his voice and name lettimng people know his timetable
somehow i belive that this isnt a scam but dont know to whom i should actually talk!
somehow i belive that this isnt a scam but dont know to whom i should actually talk!
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Call your lawyer and cut all contact with the cop... Have your lawyer get to the bottom of this.
Call your lawyer and cut all contact with the cop... Have your lawyer get to the bottom of this.
Well, if you contact them via their website (not using the number you were provided and the number is verified via another source such as another city government website, etc) - get a hold of the Deputy that way. It's more reliable.
Pass him the eBay transaction ID only and let him know that you're uncomfortable with passing any other personal details over the phone/online, etc but that you're absolutely willing to cooperate. Really surprised your phone wasn't bricked by Apple.
It's Sunday so you may not get hold of anyone until tomorrow.
Let it go
Greenapple, let it go. Continue on with your life and your iPhone.
Apple doesn't care. You are under no obligation to assist the Castle Rock police in their investigation. No one is going to deactivate your phone. No one is going to subpoena or extradite you to this country. No one is going to cut off your phone service.
You are placing yourself under way too much stress. Yes, it appears your iPhone was stolen...and Apple really doesn't care anymore; you shouldn't either.
Greenapple, let it go. Continue on with your life and your iPhone.
Apple doesn't care. You are under no obligation to assist the Castle Rock police in their investigation. No one is going to deactivate your phone. No one is going to subpoena or extradite you to this country. No one is going to cut off your phone service.
You are placing yourself under way too much stress. Yes, it appears your iPhone was stolen...and Apple really doesn't care anymore; you shouldn't either.
you are absolutely right
the thing is that i am a bit angry with ebay that doesnt do anything
i mean...i am woprying, as uyousay i should let it go that now i know i carry a stolen device
any chance of replacing it...by whoand who??
at least judging from the posts above im not the crazy one and some people believe what issay!!
If you want to continue this, call the main office, not the number given to you and find out if Tony is legit. I have a feeling there are a bunch of kids at the number given to you waiting for you to call or leave a voice mail. If it turns out to be a ruse, while you're chatting with someone at the Justice Center mention the details and the bogus phone number. They might care that someone is posing as a detective.
dcso@douglas.co.us
Douglas County Sheriff
Justice Center
4000 Justice Way
Castle Rock, CO 80109
Phone: 303.660.7505
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Mountain Time)
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when you called apple did they tell you the phone was stolen?
also where did you put your info when you were on the apple website?
I wonder if you have spyware on your computer and that is how they got your info.
If you never finished the process on apples website, how would apple have even gotten your info to know the phone was stolen?
also where did you put your info when you were on the apple website?
I wonder if you have spyware on your computer and that is how they got your info.
If you never finished the process on apples website, how would apple have even gotten your info to know the phone was stolen?