How can I be sure my new iPhone is not blacklisted or stolen?

[iMore Question]

how can i be sure my new iphone is not blacklisted or stolen?

 

[Smply_Rckless]

Re: stolen iphone 5s checkup

Check with your carrier by giving them the imei number

 

[Rob Phillips]

Re: stolen iphone 5s checkup

Welcome to iMore! You can also check to make sure the phone doesn't have an activation lock here: https://www.icloud.com/activationlock/