I forgot the passcode to erase my iphone 4s. What can I do???

Verizon will not take back my iphone 4s unless they can erase the phone. I don't remember ever setting up a code to do this...What options do I have? Thanks!

Connect to a computer running iTunes by following the recovery mode instructions in http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1808
That will restore it to factory condition.
But, have you first tried Settings > General > Reaet > Erase All Content and Settings?

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