There are a few ways you can attempt to figure out if a MacBook is stolen or just a really good deal. Unfortunately, Apple doesn’t keep a list of lost and stolen MacBooks as some people may tell you, but you can use the serial number to check eligibility for AppleCare and to check with your local police. How to Check if a MacBook or MacBook Pro is Stolen If you are thinking of purchasing a used or second hand MacBook, you should take precautions to make sure you don’t end up with a stolen notebook that won’t be valid for warranty service and will likely be taken from you if it is discovered to be stolen property. The notebooks, valued at over $20,000 to $30,000, are arguably not for personal use and will likely join a large collection of stolen notebooks which are sold online and over classified services like Craigslist for a large discount. Sorry, but the only REAL way to locate a laptop is if you have something embedded in it that allows you to find it - and products like Lojack for Laptops provide that feature.MacBooks and MacBook Pros arguably cost more than a Windows notebook, which means they are frequently the target of thieves like the trio that smashed into an Apple Store in Cleveland Ohio and made off with 24 MacBooks (and an iPod Touch) in 35 seconds. I think THIS article honestly portrays the situation: That enables you to report a stolen laptop and then locate it, once it is then connected to the Internet. You will most likely need to this to have then return the laptop to you if they find itģ) When the laptop is returned, contact Absolute Software to see about getting Lojack for Laptops for it. NOTE: After you get through, stay on the line until you are finally able to talk to some one - it can take a while!Ģ) Contact the local law enforcement authorities about the theft - provide them all the information they need and show them proof of ownership.

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In addition, there is no way to track a laptop unless you had preinstalled special tracking software.ġ) Contact HP Customer Support, tell them about the stolen laptop, and get a case number But this is only a community forum staffed by volunteers and we can do nothing to track or recover missing property.

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