Unable to contact previous owner, what are the options? (2nd hand phone)

here in the philippines, buying second hand products is a common practice as we are not as economically endowed like the united states. so if we're lucky to earn enough, outside of our regular expenses, we too would like to enjoy the fascinating technology of apple. hence, 2nd hand phones. but what do we do with this icloud lock? does it mean that the money set aside from our measly income is for naught?

Welcome to the Apple community Don.
Unfortunately, you cannot do very much with your phone unless you get assistance from the previous owner, they should either provide you with the password to unlock it or remove their account from the phone entirely remotely through iCloud.com > Find My Phone.
Surely it's not common to purchase 2nd hand phones I the Philippines without checking them, knowing the seller or obtaining a receipt.

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