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US buyer's iPhone 17 Pro Max reported stolen after service cut
Original: US buyer's iPhone 17 Pro Max loses service, then seller asks for it back after it's reported stolen
A US customer who bought an iPhone 17 Pro Max lost service on the device, then was contacted by the seller demanding the phone back after it was reported stolen. The case highlights risks of buying secondhand or resold phones that may be flagged or blacklisted after purchase, leaving buyers without a working device and out of pocket.
Why now: It raises concerns about scams and blacklisted devices in the secondhand phone market.
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