I am buying a
USED DEVICE
Please note, this service is limited to five free queries per
day and is for U.S. consumers only.
Need help
finding the IMEI number?
Why should you use CTIA’s Stolen Phone Checker?
Before you buy or sell a second-hand mobile device, there
are several reasons you should check to see if it has been
reported lost or stolen.
- The rightful owner may have already requested the device
be blocked from accessing wireless carrier networks so you
wouldn’t be able to use it.
- Law enforcement agencies trying to retrieve stolen goods
may repossess it from you, leaving you without a device, despite
having paid for it.
- It can be considered a crime to handle stolen goods.
CTIA’s Stolen Phone Checker uses GSMA Device Check – the
definitive and authentic source of device look-up information.
While other organizations may offer these look-ups, there is no
guarantee that they are using accurate data.
By using CTIA’s Stolen Phone Checker, you can have complete
peace of mind that the device you have bought or are selling is a
legitimate, clean device. You will also be contributing to the
health of the mobile device market – if there is no one willing to
buy stolen phones, there is less incentive for thieves to steal
them in the first place.