Want to Buy a Secondhand iPhone? Here’s How to Check if it was Stolen

Although modern smartphones allow you to send a remote wipe command if you lose them, ensuring that your private data doesn't fall into the wrong hands, that doesn't necessarily stop criminals from forcing a "factory reset," and reselling the device as though it had just been purchased in the local Apple store.

But if you had the foresight to enable your iDevice's Activation Lock, and turn on "Lost Mode" after having mislaying your iPhone, then no-one will be able to use the device (even after a factory reset) without entering your Apple username and password first.
                          
Neat!
But there's only one problem. What if you're thinking of buying a used or secondhand iPhone or iPad, and want to check whether it has been locked to another user *before* you hand over any cash?read more