Is it OK to give out IMEI number on Ebay?

From the seller’s side, giving out an IMEI number is a huge risk. Some sellers have lost their phones’ usability to hackers after giving the IMEI out to criminals masquerading as potential bidders. The safest bet is to only give the IMEI number to someone who has already paid for the phone.

Do Verizon phones have IMEI numbers?

CDMA mobile phones and tablets on Sprint and Verizon networks have a MEID number, while GSM networks such as AT and T-Mobile use IMEI numbers.

How do I check if my Verizon IMEI is clean?

How to check if a Verizon iPhone has a clean ESN:

  1. Go to the Check IMEI Verizon page on Verizon’s website.
  2. Type in your IMEI number into where it says “Device ID”
  3. Wait for the next page to load – it will tell you if your device is compatible.

Can you tell carrier by IMEI?

The fastest and most accurate way to ensure that you’ll be able to take your phone to a new carrier is to provide the new carrier with your IMEI number—most carriers have an IMEI checker on their websites, so you can input the number yourself and get your answer in mere seconds.

What can someone do with your IMEI?

Having your IMEI number hacked is a serious matter since you could face a service interruption with your own smartphone or cell phone, and it’s also possible that thieves could access your personal information to commit ID fraud.

Is sharing IMEI number safe?

You should ideally not share your IMEI number with anyone as it is the identity of your phone and can be used by hackers to hack your phone. One can easily track you using your IMEI and can get into your phone without your consent being required.

How do I check if my Verizon iPhone is unlocked by IMEI?

To verify if your phone is unlocked, visit the Tell us about your device page and follow the prompts. We’ll help you determine if your device is unlocked and compatible with the Verizon network….You’ll be asked to provide the following info:

  1. Type of device.
  2. Model name/number.
  3. Place of purchase.
  4. IMEI.

How do you unlock a stolen Verizon phone?

How to unlock a Verizon phone:

  1. Activate your Verizon device.
  2. Pay your cell phone bills and remain in good standing for 60 days.
  3. After 60 days, Verizon will automatically unlock your device. If your phone is still locked, contact Verizon customer support to initiate a device unlock.

What does clean IMEI mean on ebay?

I spoke with the local sales rep and he said, no they are wrong, it only means the phone isn’t stolen. Note, if the phone has an outstanding balance, you are not responsible to pay it; however, the phone is permanently locked to the carrier the money is owed to.

Is it OK to give out iPhone serial number?

It’s OK in most cases. They need Serial/IMEI to check the status of icloud locked, age of the phone, status of bad/clean IMEI/ESN. They won’t be able to take any personal information.