Safe to share Iphone serial #?

[LarryS]

I'm selling my Iphone 3G on Ebay. Someone asked for the serial number. Is it safe to give it out?

Thanks!

 

[MotionMan]

Originally posted by: LarryS
I'm selling my Iphone 3G on Ebay. Someone asked for the serial number. Is it safe to give it out?

Thanks!

Only to Nigerians.

MotionMan

 

[LarryS]

im being serious

 

[Safeway]

Seems odd that they want the serial number.

 

[TallBill]

Originally posted by: LarryS
im being serious

The internet, it's serious business.

 

[MotionMan]

Originally posted by: LarryS
im being serious

In that case, get the money order up front or demand that the money be deposited with the escrow company first.

MotionMan

 

[MasonLuke]

I think he/she wants it to find out if the phone was lost/stolen.

 

[MotionMan]

Originally posted by: MasonLuke
I think he/she wants it to find out if the phone was lost/stolen.

What would the buyer do with the serial no. to find that out?

MotionMan

 

[Nik]

Originally posted by: MotionMan

Originally posted by: MasonLuke
I think he/she wants it to find out if the phone was lost/stolen.

What would the buyer do with the serial no. to find that out?

MotionMan

They'd call AT&T and ask if this serial number has been reported stolen. AT&T will tell them nothing.

You can, however, spoof phone duplicates if you have the phone's serial number. Dont' give it out, it's pointless and potentially bad news. If they want it, they can buy it and find out when they get i.t

 

[LarryS]

Thank you Nik, I will heed your advice.