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My iPhone was stolen & someone trying to activate the lockactivate

My iPhone was stolen 2 weeks ago.l had put it on lost mode buy to my surprise l receiving activation lock notifications on my email.

iPhone 11 Pro, iOS 15

Posted on Jun 3, 2022 10:50 PM

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Posted on Jun 3, 2022 11:05 PM

lazzie74 Said:

"My iPhone was stolen 2 weeks ago.l had put it on lost mode buy to my surprise l receiving activation lock notifications on my email."

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Secure your Accounts:

When it comes to Accounts, you should modify the credentials every-so-often, for security purposes.

A. Verify Your Devices:

Verify that your the devices logged in to your account or officially yours, by using this link: Check your Apple ID Device List to See where you're Signed in - Apple Support


B. Consider Modifying your Credentials:

Having been stollen, someone likey has your credentials. So, by all means, consider modifying them, starting with a new password.


C. Lock Using Find My:

Note that Find My, can only be enabled directly on the iPhone. It cannot be enabled elsewhere. So, if it is not enabled, then performing this on "Find My" is not an option. Note that it will show up in the latest location is was seen, when connected to  WiFi or a Cellular network.

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Jun 3, 2022 11:05 PM in response to lazzie74

lazzie74 Said:

"My iPhone was stolen 2 weeks ago.l had put it on lost mode buy to my surprise l receiving activation lock notifications on my email."

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Secure your Accounts:

When it comes to Accounts, you should modify the credentials every-so-often, for security purposes.

A. Verify Your Devices:

Verify that your the devices logged in to your account or officially yours, by using this link: Check your Apple ID Device List to See where you're Signed in - Apple Support


B. Consider Modifying your Credentials:

Having been stollen, someone likey has your credentials. So, by all means, consider modifying them, starting with a new password.


C. Lock Using Find My:

Note that Find My, can only be enabled directly on the iPhone. It cannot be enabled elsewhere. So, if it is not enabled, then performing this on "Find My" is not an option. Note that it will show up in the latest location is was seen, when connected to  WiFi or a Cellular network.

My iPhone was stolen & someone trying to activate the lockactivate

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