Buying an iphone second hand

i am currently buying an iphone off somebody else and they say it comes with the warranty but i was wondering if this enough or do i need the warranty to be tranferred into my name or anything?

I'm thinking of buying an iPhone second hand but have read stories of people selling them and then getting them IMEI blocked at a later date
I think you're referring to Activation Lock: Find My iPhone Activation Lock - Apple Support
Only buy a second hand phone if the previous owner has done all the steps in the following article:
What to do before selling or giving away your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
Ive seen the receipt so I know it came from an Apple shop so will be SIM unlocked.
That makes no difference, and that does not mean the phone will be unlocked.

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    rkaufmann87 wrote:
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    You're witnessing first had what jailbreaking can do to a phone--it turns it into a brick that can never be fixed.
    Not only does jailbreaking void any remaining warranty with Apple, but it forfeits your ability to any support from Apple including from this forum.  Discussion of jailbroken phones is strictly prohibited by the Terms of Use of this forum.
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