Activation lock

Andreajuarez Said:

"Activation lock: So I bought this iPhone an it has activation lock on an I can’t get hold person who sold to me what can I do"

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Take this as a Learning Experience:

When you purchase an item - you can do so either anew or used. If you go about purchasing a used one, do so in-person. Have the seller go here: What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support. When proceeding with the purchase, request that the seller allows you to log in and assign it to your own Apple Account. If the seller decides to dis-abide by those rules you've set forth, then do not proceed with the transaction. In all, it seems like a Scam to me, though a full assumption on my, part.

Also...

Where was this Purchased?

A. Online?:

If this was purchased online (i.e. eBay) then contact the site, seeing if the seller can be held accountable and if you can get your money back.

Or...

B. In-Person?:

If this as purchased in person, then there may be nothing you can do but contact them, asking for your money back.

Or...

C. At a Retailer?:

If purchased at a retailer, take it back, asking what your options are for return. Return policies vary by rules of law. So, take to the Store Manager, requesting the return.

Then you will never be able to use it. You were scammed. See→Activation Lock for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support

Was the iPhone restored back to new when you bought it from him? Like did it ask you what language you wanted then to sign into your iCloud account or you just can’t get in at all? I hope you had checked it b4 you walked away with your phone….. :-(

They are the only one that can remove the Activation Lock. This is why you don't purchase iOS devices from individuals. The All Too Common SAD Reality of Buying … - Apple Community

If he scammed you, that’s a shame. Your can read the activation lock under apple’s website. I hope you can get in touch with him. SAD!