Keep reading to find out whether Apple tracks stolen serial numbers.ĭid you know that if your MacBook has any problems, you can get a replacement device from Apple? Find out whether these replacement devices are new or refurbished in our article. In any case, no one will return your money unless you sue the person who sold it to you and win the lawsuit. However, if the original owner is not found and no one claims it, you will have the option to get it returned to you. If it turns out that your MacBook is a stolen device, you will have to hand it in, and the police will find its original owner. Contact your local law enforcement and check with them if there were any stolen MacBooks reported and whether your MacBook is one of them.If the serial number on your laptop is blatantly scratched, it might be stolen.
You can ask the person selling that MacBook for a copy of his driving license and compare the name to make sure he’s the original owner. Ask the seller for a purchase receipt from Apple and check the buyer’s name written on it.But the probability of them being stolen devices is still there. These sellers attract buyers by selling stolen MacBooks at meager prices. If you buy a MacBook from a pawnshop, a random seller, or websites like eBay or Craigslist, the chances of you buying a stolen product are higher especially if the cost is too low. If the serial number matches and the iCloud Activation Lock is disabled, it means that the MacBook is not stolen. Or contact Apple with its serial number to see if it was reported stolen.Īdditionally, try to enter its serial number on /activationlock and check if the Activation Lock is disabled. You can tell whether a MacBook is stolen or not by checking if the serial number on its back lid is the same as the one in About this Mac.