Stolen iPad
Christmas day I stupidly left my iPad on AA#1381 going on to Acapulco. Once it left the country I could not track it. Also had some crazy password problem with MobileMe so I don't know whether the wipe feature ever worked. I have spoken to MobileMe and ATT and while all express their sincere apologizes, no one seems to be able to assure me that the iPad is being used until yesterday 12/31/10 when someone contact ATT indicating problems connecting to a wireless source that appears to be a hotel. ATT has cancelled the data plan but amazingly cannot prevent someone else from trying to activate a new data plan. Now it appears someone is trying to do that based on another response email from ATT apologizing they could not do so until Monday. Isn't there someway Apple can help shut this unit down permanently? The ID never changes and it baffles me that in this electronic age this ID could be forever tagged as stolen so no one can use it. It was a top of the line unit and I can provide ID and proof of purchase but prefer not to put in on open forum but this seems to be the only to speak with Apple through the holidays. Can you please help?!
I can also provide the electronic purchase receipt if you need showing I also purchase the iPhone4 as well as the support coverage. BTW - is their an insurance policy included in this coverage by any chance?
Based on previous discussions in this forum Apple will do nothing. Some of the discussions provide which may be Apple's rational for not helping. Sorry.
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Can my credit card info be accessed via a stolen iPad 3G?
Today I met with this guy I corresponded with on Craigslist to sell my 16GB 3G iPad, to him for $475.
(I wanted to upgrade to the 32GB 3G iPad, but didn't want to return it with a restocking fee)
So I get there (a restaurant) and I spot him, we sit down to arrange. He pulls out an envelope and places it next to me. A waitress comes up to us (we were seated at a table) and asks if we're ordering anything... I told her no we're just gonna be here for 2 minutes tops, and she explained we can't be there if we're not customers. While turning my attention to her, that's when the guy literally just grabbed my iPad, bolted out like he was running from a psycho killer. Just JETTED out there, I stood no chance. All I could do was shout out "Somebody call the police!" and chase after him, but he had already rounded the corner, was about halfway down the block, and slid into a waiting car w/ driver.
Now long story short... I did "Erase all Settings & Content" on my iPad before we met, for security. Thing is, I do NOT want to have to cancel my Unlimited Data Plan, because I will lose it. Since my AT&T account info on that iPad cannot be accessed without my email and password, am I safe from anybody getting my CC info on that stolen iPad? would it be OK if I just have AT&T switch the Unlimited Data to my "New" iPad? I know for a fact they can "switch" over a data plan to a new unit.
Would my stolen iPad and its SIM, and my account, be safe???
Please help.
Message was edited by: XciteMe1983That's really terrible, sorry to hear that. Your cc and account info should be fine if you did the erase. I would contact AT&T and tell them, if you already have your new iPad, they'll transfer it, if not they should be able to remove that device from your account. I would also report the theft to the police, and give them the serial# if you have it. Sorry I'm not of more help.
This makes me afraid to take mine outside... -
My Ipad (and backpack, laptop, & other stuff) was stolen at the Portland Oregon Airport at 1:30 PM on 2/27/12.
unfortunately I had not turned on the Find My Ipad function. I do have the serial number and the IMEI number (although I never enabled the 3g function).
Is there any way to locate or track this?
Earlier discussions suggest this can't be done, but I have registred the laptop with Apple.No.
Apple are not in the business of tracing your stolen iPad, any more than the manufacturer of your car will trace that if stolen.
Tell your service provider (now, before the thief spends a few thousand on international calls....), the police and your insurer. -
How can I find the serial number for my stolen iPad that's associated with my apple ID ?
How can I find the serial number for my stolen iPad that's associated with my apple ID ?
If you registered it with Apple check your registered items at Your Support Profile for Registered Purchases. Also, see iOS- How to find the serial number, IMEI, MEID, CDN, and ICCID number.
What To Do If Your iDevice Is Lost Or Stolen
If you activated Find My Phone before it was lost or stolen, you can track it only if Wi-Fi is enabled on the device. What you cannot do is track your device using a serial number or other identifying number. You cannot expect Apple or anyone else to find your device for you. You cannot recover your loss unless you insure your device for such loss. It is not covered by your warranty.
If your iPhone, iPod, iPod Touch, or iPad is lost or stolen what do you do? There are things you should have done in advance - before you lost it or it was stolen - and some things to do after the fact. Here are some suggestions:
This link, Re: Help! I misplaced / lost my iPhone 5 today morning in delta Chelsea hotel downtown an I am not able to track it. Please help!, has some good advice regarding your options when your iDevice is lost or stolen.
1. Reporting a lost or stolen Apple product
2. Find my lost iPod Touch
3. AT&T. Sprint, and Verizon can block stolen phones/tablets
4. What-To-Do-When-Iphone-Is-Stolen
5. What to do if your iOS device is lost or stolen
6. 6 Ways to Track and Recover Your Lost/Stolen iPhone
7. Find My iPhone
8. Report Stolen iPad | Stolen Lost Found Online
It pays to be proactive by following the advice on using Find My Phone before you lose your device:
1. Find My iPhone
2. Setup your iDevice on iCloud
3. OS X Lion/Mountain Lion- About Find My Mac
4. How To Set Up Free Find Your iPhone (Even on Unsupported Devices) -
Is there a way to track or report stolen ipads?
Thank you
Call the police to report a stolen device. There is no way to track them aside from Find My Phone.
What To Do If Your iDevice or Computer Is Lost Or Stolen
iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad
If you activated Find My Phone before it was lost or stolen, you can track it only if it is connected to the Internet by Wi-Fi or cellular. What you cannot do is track your device using a serial number or other identifying number. You cannot expect Apple or anyone else to find your device for you. You cannot recover your loss unless you insure your device for such loss. It is not covered by your warranty.
If your iPhone, iPod, iPod Touch, or iPad is lost or stolen what do you do? There are things you should have done in advance - before you lost it or it was stolen - and some things to do after the fact. Here are some suggestions:
This link, Re: Help! I misplaced / lost my iPhone 5 today morning in delta Chelsea hotel downtown an I am not able to track it. Please help!, has some good advice regarding your options when your iDevice is lost or stolen.
1. Reporting a lost or stolen Apple product
2. Find my lost iPod Touch
3. AT&T. Sprint, and Verizon can block stolen phones/tablets
4. What-To-Do-When-Iphone-Is-Stolen
5. iCloud- Use Lost Mode
6. What to do if your iOS device is lost or stolen
7. 6 Ways to Track and Recover Your Lost/Stolen iPhone
8. Find My iPhone
9. Report Stolen iPad | Stolen Lost Found Online
It pays to be proactive by following the advice on using Find My Phone before you lose your device:
1. Find My iPhone
2. Setup your iDevice on iCloud
3. OS X Lion/Mountain Lion- About Find My Mac
4. How To Set Up Free Find Your iPhone (Even on Unsupported Devices)
Mac Computer
Find My Mac can be used from Find My Phone at iCloud.com and via Find
My Phone on your iDevice.
The following is third-party anti-theft software:
1. STEM 2.1
2. MacPhoneHome 3.5
3. MacTrack 7.5.0
4. VUWER 1.7
5. Sneaky Bastar* 0.2.0
6. Undercover 5.1.1
7. LoJack for Laptops
8. Hidden 2.0
9. Prey 0.6.2 -
How can I lock, put in lost mode or wipe memory on my stolen iPad if it is the only apple product I own?
I have already tried this and it doesn't work. It only says no devices. Suppose this means that whoever stole it have already wiped the memory so they can use or sell it. Although I would think the serial number should be connected to the hardware permanently somehow. Don't know how you do that on an iPad that requires a pass code to login to.
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Stolen ipad! How do I know it's erased
Hi I have been reading these posts as my ipad was stolen the other day. I enabled a pass code and have the find my iPhone enabled.
The thief connected to wifi because it notified me where it was but i haven't recieved an email to say that the remote erase has started or anything
Is my ipad erased?
I enabled the function and it says pending until connected to internet, but it must have connected to the internet or I wouldn't have recieved the email saying where it was!
I have changed my Apple ID password \ iCloud password my email passwords
I'm just worried and wanted some clarity to say my info has been erased
Thanks in advance
BennyIf the iPad was running iOS 7, the thief/finder will not ever be able to use it.
iCloud: Find My iPhone Activation Lock in iOS 7
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5818
Apple (and no one else) can not assist (with serial number or iCloud) in finding a lost or stolen iPad.
Report to police along with serial number. Change all your passwords.
These links may be helpful.
How to Track and Report Stolen iPad
http://www.ipadastic.com/tutorials/how-to-track-and-report-stolen-ipad
Reporting a lost or stolen Apple product
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht2526
What to do if your iOS device is lost or stolen
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5668
How to Find a Missing iPad with FindMyiPad
http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/how-to-find-a-missing-ipad-with-findmyipad .html
iCloud: Locate your device on a map
http://support.apple.com/kb/PH2698
iCloud: Lost Mode - Lock and Trace
http://support.apple.com/kb/PH2700
iCloud: Remotely Erase your device
http://support.apple.com/kb/PH2701
Report Stolen iPad Tips and iPad Theft Prevention
http://www.stolen-property.com/report-stolen-ipad.php
General steps to follow for a Stolen iPad
http://stolen-ipad.com/
How to recover a lost or stolen iPad
http://ipadhelp.com/ipad-help/how-to-recover-a-lost-or-stolen-ipad/
How to Find a Stolen iPad
http://www.ehow.com/how_7586429_stolen-ipad.html
What NOT to do if your iPhone or iPad is lost or stolen
http://www.tomahaiku.com/what-not-to-do-if-your-iphone-or-ipad-lost-or-stolen/
Apple Product Lost or Stolen
http://sites.google.com/site/appleclubfhs/support/advice-and-articles/lost-or-st Len
Oops! iForgot My New iPad On the Plane; Now What?
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303459004577362194012634000.html
If you don't know your lost/stolen iPad's serial number, use the instructions below. The S/N is also on the iPad's box.
How to Find Your iPad Serial Number
http://www.ipadastic.com/tutorials/how-to-find-your-ipad-serial-number
iOS: How to find the serial number, IMEI, MEID, CDN, and ICCID number
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4061
Check the serial number (located on back/bottom) in this lost/stolen iPad database. However, most owners are not aware of this database and don’t enter the serial number.
Stolen iPad Database
http://www.stolenlostfound.org/online-stolen-ipad-database
Also do a search, using the serial number, on your local Craig’s List. Some users list the serial number of a stolen iPad to thwart the sale of a stolen device.
Cheers, Tom -
How to trace to stolen ipad if the finding myphone is disable
what will i do to locate my stolen ipad?
You can't. Report it to the police. Change all your passwords.
What To Do If Your iDevice or Computer Is Lost Or Stolen
iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad
If you activated Find My Phone before it was lost or stolen, you can track it only if it is connected to the Internet by Wi-Fi or cellular. What you cannot do is track your device using a serial number or other identifying number. You cannot expect Apple or anyone else to find your device for you. You cannot recover your loss unless you insure your device for such loss. It is not covered by your warranty.
If your iPhone, iPod, iPod Touch, or iPad is lost or stolen what do you do? There are things you should have done in advance - before you lost it or it was stolen - and some things to do after the fact. Here are some suggestions:
This link, Re: Help! I misplaced / lost my iPhone 5 today morning in delta Chelsea hotel downtown an I am not able to track it. Please help!, has some good advice regarding your options when your iDevice is lost or stolen.
1. Reporting a lost or stolen Apple product
2. Find my lost iPod Touch
3. AT&T. Sprint, and Verizon can block stolen phones/tablets
4. What-To-Do-When-Iphone-Is-Stolen
5. iCloud- Use Lost Mode
6. What to do if your iOS device is lost or stolen
7. 6 Ways to Track and Recover Your Lost/Stolen iPhone
8. Find My iPhone
9. Report Stolen iPad | Stolen Lost Found Online
It pays to be proactive by following the advice on using Find My Phone before you lose your device:
1. Find My iPhone
2. Setup your iDevice on iCloud
3. OS X Lion/Mountain Lion- About Find My Mac
4. How To Set Up Free Find Your iPhone (Even on Unsupported Devices)
Mac Computer
Find My Mac can be used from Find My Phone at iCloud.com and via Find
My Phone on your iDevice.
The following is third-party anti-theft software:
1. STEM 2.1
2. MacPhoneHome 3.5
3. MacTrack 7.5.0
4. VUWER 1.7
5. Sneaky Bastar* 0.2.0
6. Undercover 5.1.1
7. LoJack for Laptops
8. Hidden 2.0
9. Prey 0.6.2 -
How to track my stolen ipad?
how track my stolen ipad?
Apple (and no one else) can not assist (with serial number or iCloud) in finding a lost or stolen iPad.
Report to police along with serial number. Change all your passwords.
These links may be helpful.
How to Track and Report Stolen iPad
http://www.ipadastic.com/tutorials/how-to-track-and-report-stolen-ipad
Reporting a lost or stolen Apple product
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht2526
iCloud: Locate your device on a map
http://support.apple.com/kb/PH2698
Report Stolen iPad Tips and iPad Theft Prevention
http://www.stolen-property.com/report-stolen-ipad.php
How to recover a lost or stolen iPad
http://ipadhelp.com/ipad-help/how-to-recover-a-lost-or-stolen-ipad/
iCloud: Locate your device on a map
http://support.apple.com/kb/PH2698
How to Find a Stolen iPad
http://www.ehow.com/how_7586429_stolen-ipad.html
What NOT to do if your iPhone or iPad is lost or stolen
http://www.tomahaiku.com/what-not-to-do-if-your-iphone-or-ipad-lost-or-stolen/
Apple Product Lost or Stolen
http://sites.google.com/site/appleclubfhs/support/advice-and-articles/lost-or-st olen
Oops! iForgot My New iPad On the Plane; Now What?
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303459004577362194012634000.html
If you don't know your lost/stolen iPad's serial number, use the instructions below. The S/N is also on the iPad's box.
How to Find Your iPad Serial Number
http://www.ipadastic.com/tutorials/how-to-find-your-ipad-serial-number
iOS: How to find the serial number, IMEI, MEID, CDN, and ICCID number
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4061
Cheers, Tom -
HT4061 How to track stolen ipad mini wifi?
Can any please help me is there a possibilty to track stolen ipad.
Regards,What To Do If Your iDevice Is Lost Or Stolen
If you activated Find My Phone before it was lost or stolen, you can track it only if Wi-Fi is enabled on the device. What you cannot do is track your device using a serial number or other identifying number. You cannot expect Apple or anyone else to find your device for you. You cannot recover your loss unless you insure your device for such loss. It is not covered by your warranty.
If your iPhone, iPod, iPod Touch, or iPad is lost or stolen what do you do? There are things you should have done in advance - before you lost it or it was stolen - and some things to do after the fact. Here are some suggestions:
This link, Re: Help! I misplaced / lost my iPhone 5 today morning in delta Chelsea hotel downtown an I am not able to track it. Please help!, has some good advice regarding your options when your iDevice is lost or stolen.
1. Reporting a lost or stolen Apple product
2. Find my lost iPod Touch
3. AT&T. Sprint, and Verizon can block stolen phones/tablets
4. What-To-Do-When-Iphone-Is-Stolen
5. What to do if your iOS device is lost or stolen
6. 6 Ways to Track and Recover Your Lost/Stolen iPhone
7. Find My iPhone
8. Report Stolen iPad | Stolen Lost Found Online
It pays to be proactive by following the advice on using Find My Phone before you lose your device:
1. Find My iPhone
2. Setup your iDevice on iCloud
3. OS X Lion/Mountain Lion- About Find My Mac
4. How To Set Up Free Find Your iPhone (Even on Unsupported Devices) -
I Got the location of stolen ipad mini by using Find My Iphone
Hi,i got the location for my stolen ipad mini using Find My Iphone,is it possible to get the actual IP address or more accurate direction of its ?
without actual location or house No. police will do ntg with that for me . =(No.
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Is there a way to track a stolen ipad
i am trying to track my missing ipad 2
Report to police along with serial number. Change all your passwords.
These links may be helpful.
How to Track and Report Stolen iPad
http://www.ipadastic.com/tutorials/how-to-track-and-report-stolen-ipad
Reporting a lost or stolen Apple product
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht2526
Report Stolen iPad Tips and iPad Theft Prevention
http://www.stolen-property.com/report-stolen-ipad.php
How to recover a lost or stolen iPad
http://ipadhelp.com/ipad-help/how-to-recover-a-lost-or-stolen-ipad/
How to Find a Stolen iPad
http://www.ehow.com/how_7586429_stolen-ipad.html
Apple Product Lost or Stolen
http://sites.google.com/site/appleclubfhs/support/advice-and-articles/lost-or-st olen
Oops! iForgot My New iPad On the Plane; Now What?
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303459004577362194012634000.html
If you don't know your lost/stolen iPad's serial number, use the instructions below. The S/N is also on the iPad's box.
How to Find Your iPad Serial Number
http://www.ipadastic.com/tutorials/how-to-find-your-ipad-serial-number
Cheers, Tom -
How to track a stolen ipad 2 ?
How to track a stolen ipad 2 ?
These links may be helpful.
How to Track and Report Stolen iPad
http://www.ipadastic.com/tutorials/how-to-track-and-report-stolen-ipad
Reporting a lost or stolen Apple product
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht2526
Report Stolen iPad Tips and iPad Theft Prevention
http://www.stolen-property.com/report-stolen-ipad.php
Cheers, Tom -
How can I lock my stolen iPad?
My iPad was stolen on a bus 162 bus in Eltham London. The serial number is DM*******J8R.
Does anyone know how I can locate it or how I can lock it so nobody can use it?
<Edited By Host>If the iPad was running iOS 7, the thief/finder will not ever be able to use it.
iCloud: Find My iPhone Activation Lock in iOS 7
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5818http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5818
Apple (and no one else) can not assist (with serial number or iCloud) in finding a lost or stolen iPad.
Report to police along with serial number. Change all your passwords.
These links may be helpful.
How to Track and Report Stolen iPad
http://www.ipadastic.com/tutorials/how-to-track-and-report-stolen-ipadhttp://www.ipadastic.com/tutorials/how-to-track-and-report-stolen-ipad
Reporting a lost or stolen Apple product
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht2526http://support.apple.com/kb/ht2526
What to do if your iOS device is lost or stolen
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5668http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5668
iCloud: Locate your device on a map
http://support.apple.com/kb/PH2698http://support.apple.com/kb/PH2698
iCloud: Lost Mode - Lock and Trace
http://support.apple.com/kb/PH2700http://support.apple.com/kb/PH2700
iCloud: Remotely Erase your device
http://support.apple.com/kb/PH2701http://support.apple.com/kb/PH2701
Report Stolen iPad Tips and iPad Theft Prevention
http://www.stolen-property.com/report-stolen-ipad.phphttp://www.stolen-property.com/report-stolen-ipad.php
General steps to follow for a Stolen iPad
http://stolen-ipad.com/http://stolen-ipad.com/
How to recover a lost or stolen iPad
http://ipadhelp.com/ipad-help/how-to-recover-a-lost-or-stolen-ipad/http://ipadhelp.com/ipad-help/how-to-recover-a-lost-or-stolen-ipad/
How to Find a Stolen iPad
http://www.ehow.com/how_7586429_stolen-ipad.htmlhttp://www.ehow.com/how_7586429_stolen-ipad.html
What NOT to do if your iPhone or iPad is lost or stolen
http://www.tomahaiku.com/what-not-to-do-if-your-iphone-or-ipad-lost-or-stolen/http://www.tomahaiku.com/what-not-to-do-if-your-iphone-or-ipad-lost-or-stolen/
Apple Product Lost or Stolen
http://sites.google.com/site/appleclubfhs/support/advice-and-articles/lost-or-sthttp://sites.google.com/site/appleclubfhs/support/advice-and-articles/lost-or-st Len
Oops! iForgot My New iPad On the Plane; Now What?
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303459004577362194012634000.htmlhttp://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303459004577362194012634000.html
If you don't know your lost/stolen iPad's serial number, use the instructions below. The S/N is also on the iPad's box.
How to Find Your iPad Serial Number
http://www.ipadastic.com/tutorials/how-to-find-your-ipad-serial-numberhttp://www.ipadastic.com/tutorials/how-to-find-your-ipad-serial-number
iOS: How to find the serial number, IMEI, MEID, CDN, and ICCID number
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4061http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4061
Cheers, Tom -
Stolen iPad SMS'd me then disappeared from my iCloud account, why?
Why has my stolen iPad been removed from my iCloud list of hardware AFTER I received an SMS from apple saying it had been located?
Exactly, apple should suggest I change my password when I reported it being stolen.
Apple has a security hole in its system, no one should have been able to remove my device from my account without two factor authentication.
This is disappointing #applehasweaksecurity !! -
Stolen ipad, i am occasionally remove it from Find my iphone
Stolen ipad, i am occasionally remove it from Find my iphone on apple site, any variants to redo it?
If you remove it from your iCloud account in a web browser, the only way to add it back is with the device in your hands to re-enable find my ipad in your iCloud account settings on the iPad.
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