What Can Someone Do with My IMEI and EID Numbers?
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CuriousCat42
I recently bought an iPhone 13 Pro from a shop, but I had a bit of a conflict with the seller over the price. Initially, he mentioned the price for a 128 GB model but then switched to a 256 GB model claiming he didn't have the 128 GB in stock. During the setup, he took a picture of my IMEI and EID numbers. Now I'm wondering, should I be concerned about things like phone cloning or hacking? I'm feeling a bit paranoid about this.
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It's possible the seller just needed the IMEI for their inventory records or to register the device since it helps to report stolen phones. Typically, they don’t use it for malicious purposes.
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WorriedBuyer22: But could he actually clone my phone or use the IMEI for blacklisting?