WebAnswer (1 of 2): It's because the IMEI number is not particularly useful and there is basically no harm in showing it. You cannot be tracked by IMEI (even the police do not use IMEI to track.) You cannot be hacked by IMEI (the very idea is absurd to the extreme.) You cannot be identified by IM... WebThanks for the suggestion! It also protects the seller. Generally you shouldn't share your IMEI because someone can reuse it to scam a stolen phone. IE someone with a stolen …
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WebSellers should not publicly share IMEI, ESN, or serial numbers for devices. Your IMEI number is considered private information until your item is sold. Buyers can ask sellers to check … WebIt also protects the seller. 2 Noremacam • 5 yr. ago Generally you shouldn't share your IMEI because someone can reuse it to scam a stolen phone. IE someone with a stolen Essential phone gives out your IMEI to try to show its not stolen, which fools the buyer until they try to activate the phone. HDizzo • 5 yr. ago infor payroll software
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WebMar 26, 2024 · Sometimes buyers on sites like eBay will ask for your IMEI number because they want to check that the phone isn’t blocked after being reported lost or stolen. You should use your own... WebBe ready to provide potential buyers with the International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number (serial) of the mobile phone you’re selling. They may use this to search the … WebJul 11, 2013 · Sharing your IMEI in public isn't a good idea still but the chances something bad happens with it is not very big. This is the most plausible situation: 1. you share your IMEI. 2. a bad person with a stolen phone (or insurance fraud) finds your IMEI online. 3. he changes IMEI on his phone to your IMEI. 4. inforpcexpress