Would this work?!

[firefaux]

I recently bought an iphone 5s with an activation lock I didn't know about and got ripped off. The phone is still under applecare and would cost $79 to replace if broken.

Does anyone know if apple geniuses check the phone for an activation lock before they give you a new one? The phone isn't reported stolen but I can't get a hold of the previous owner
if not I'm setting up an appointment...

.. but then again I could just break the phone to the point where it doesn't turn on.

 

[willerz2]

They will not replace lost devices unless you're the original owner of the device with proof. Though you are in a predicament, we do NOT support the exploitation of AppleCare and/or other forms of insurance here on iPhoneForums.

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