Check Stolen Device Status
Buying a used phone or laptop? Check the IMEI or serial number against our national stolen device registry before you pay a single naira.
Why check before buying? Buying a stolen device — even unknowingly — can make you criminally liable. The original owner can report you to police and you will have no legal protection. Checking takes 10 seconds and could save you from a police case.
For phones: dial *#06# to get the IMEI. For laptops: check the sticker on the bottom or Settings → About.
How to Find Your IMEI or Serial Number
Dial *#06# — the IMEI appears on screen immediately.
Settings → General → About → IMEI. Also printed on the SIM tray.
Check the sticker on the bottom. Also in Settings → System → About.
Check the original box — IMEI or serial is on the barcode sticker.
Device stolen?
Report it now so others don't buy it unknowingly.
Red Flags When Buying a Used Gadget
Watch out for these warning signs — each one alone may not mean much, but combined they signal serious risk.
Price is too low
A brand new iPhone 15 for ₦150k is not a deal — it is a trap. Always check current market prices.
Vendor refuses to provide IMEI
Any legitimate seller can give you the IMEI on request. Refusal is a red flag.
No original box or accessories
Missing box does not always mean stolen, but combined with other signs it raises the risk.
"UK Used" or "Tokunbo" with 0% battery cycles
A used phone cannot have zero battery cycles. If they claim it is unused, verify the cycles yourself.
Seller wants to meet in a hurry or unusual location
Scammers avoid traceable locations. Insist on a verifiable delivery through Zolarux.
Scratched IMEI sticker on the device
Deliberately scratched IMEI labels often indicate the device has been reported stolen and the thief is trying to hide it.
How to Check Any Device Before Buying
A step-by-step video guide to device verification.
Device check tutorial — coming soon
Frequently Asked Questions
Buy Verified Gadgets Through Zolarux
Every device sold on Zolarux is checked before listing. Stolen device registry, originality check, and escrow protection — all in one transaction.