Serial number check (2024)

Check the serial number of your item:

Have it Back incorporates nearly all freely available serial numbers. Utilizing this database, you can verify before or after purchasing an item if said object has been marked as missing or stolen. Every day, new entries are transmitted automatically as well as manually.

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Protection from stolen goods

If an offer appears to be too good to be true, chances are that it is.

But how can you test if the item you have purchased or intend to buy is legitimate? Have it Back helps you clear the smoke - even before the purchase! Check our database for the ID-number (IMEI, FIN, etc.) and test if it has reported to Have it Back. If the ID-number has indeed been reported, you can actively help in the fight against fencing. You will not only ensure that stolen goods get back to their rightful owners, you also protect yourself from a legal aftermath. Remember: reselling found goods is illegal. If the ID-number has not been reported, protect your new possession by reporting your serial number beforehand - just in case you ever lose it or it is stolen from you.

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FAQs

How do I verify Apple product is real? ›

Your device's model, color, capacity, and expected expiration of the warranty should match what is declared in the box. Another way of checking the serial number is to verify if it matches Apple's database. You can go to the Apple website and then enter your Apple product serial number to authenticate your device.

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How do I find the serial number of my Apple product? ›

Depending on the product, you can find its serial number in one or more of these ways:

Check the surface of your product for a printed serial number.
On Mac, choose Apple menu  > About This Mac.
On iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Apple Watch, go to Settings > General > About.

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Can police track serial numbers? ›

Armed with a serial number, law enforcement can enter your stolen property into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) stolen items database. The NCIC database was created in 1967 to aid law enforcement in recovering stolen property, finding wanted individuals, and locating missing persons.

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How do you check if an item is stolen? ›

The FBI Stolen Articles File is a database of property that was reported to law enforcement agencies as being stolen or missing. The database, which is the largest of its kind, contains millions of product serial numbers that can be searched online free of charge.

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