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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 buyer in the United States says their new iPhone 17 Pro Max suddenly lost cellular service, and the seller then demanded the phone back after it had been reported stolen. The case highlights the risk of buying secondhand phones through unofficial channels, where a reported theft can remotely disable a device and leave the buyer out of pocket.
Why now: It is a cautionary tale about secondhand phone scams, a topic that resonates widely with consumers.
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- US buyer's iPhone 17 Pro Max loses service, then seller asks for it back after it's reported stolen · The Cool Down
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