Why is my iPhone saying Device Unknown when I try to activate it?

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Verizon Iphone activation problem "Device Unknown"

hi
i can't active my verizon iphone 4s
Cause one number exits on my phone. But i don't know the number.
And some one use the number on another device.
So when i try to active it, it's say "Device unknown"
Can i unlock it or any other way to active it
Please help me. I bought the device from ebay. And it's elean ESN

How can i active my phone?

 

[kch50428]

Re: Verizon Iphone activation problem "Device Unknown"

Call Verizon customer service from a working phone... You'll need to give them the MEID From the 4s for them to put on your account.