Serial Number | Check

If you check a serial number and see any of these warnings, walk away from the purchase:

The process varies slightly depending on the product, but the general rule is the same: check serial number

Law enforcement and second-hand marketplaces (like Swappa or CeX) use serial numbers to flag stolen items. If you are buying a used phone or laptop, always run the serial number through a stolen device database. If you check a serial number and see

This is the big one. If a device has been reported lost or stolen, the serial number is often blacklisted. the serial number is often blacklisted.