MobiDokta Verification Division

Know before you buy.
Check before you trust.

Don't risk R12,000 on a stolen, iCloud-locked, or blacklisted phone. Our verification services expose the truth about any device in minutes — with a written report you can rely on.

IMEI Blacklist (GSMA) iCloud Activation Lock Find My iPhone (FMI) Network Lock Status MDM Enrollment Written Report
Enter IMEI or Serial Number

Dial *#06# to get your IMEI · How this works →

Why this matters: In South Africa, an estimated 1 in 4 second-hand iPhones sold informally has a blacklisted, locked, or undisclosed fault. A R99 check is the cheapest insurance you'll ever buy.
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What our full report covers
    Choose your report tier
    Basic
    R99
    IMEI + Blacklist
    Standard
    R149
    + iCloud + FMI
    Full Report
    R249
    All checks + PDF

    Three divisions. One mission: protect you.

    Every service is run by our certified engineers — not automated scripts. You get a human expert, a written report, and a direct line to follow up.

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    Device Verification

    Before you buy, let us verify. We run the device through multiple databases to confirm it is clean, unlocked, and legitimate.

    • IMEI blacklist (GSMA / CEIR South Africa)
    • iCloud Activation Lock status
    • Find My iPhone (FMI) — On or Off
    • Network / carrier lock check
    • MDM / corporate enrollment check
    • Country-of-purchase verification
    • Stolen device database cross-reference
    • Written clearance certificate
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    Physical Evaluation

    We inspect the device in-person to verify what the seller claims — battery health, original parts, screen type, and true market value.

    • Battery health verification (independent test)
    • Original vs. replaced screen detection
    • Screen type — OLED / Super Retina / Incell
    • Genuine vs. aftermarket camera module
    • Structural damage & water ingress test
    • True market value assessment (written)
    • Pre-purchase negotiation report
    • Insurance pre-approval documentation
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    Theft Recovery Assistance

    Your iPhone was stolen. We help you act fast — coordinating iCloud tracking, SAPS reporting, and IMEI network blocking.

    • iCloud / Find My iPhone tracking guidance
    • IMEI reporting to all SA mobile networks
    • SAPS case number documentation support
    • Evidence package for insurance claims
    • Blacklist submission to GSMA / CEIR
    • Recovery probability assessment
    • Remote-wipe guidance (data protection)

    What a CheckForYou report looks like

    Every report is structured, professional, and shareable — whether you need it for a purchase decision, insurance, or legal purposes.

    CheckForYou Verification Report
    MobiDokta · Ref: CFY-2026-0841 · Full Report
    DeviceApple iPhone 15 Pro Max
    IMEI35███████000██ 2
    Storage256GB · Natural Titanium
    IMEI Blacklist✓ CLEAN — Not blacklisted
    iCloud Activation Lock✓ OFF — Safe to activate
    Find My iPhone✓ OFF — Removed from account
    Network Lock✓ UNLOCKED — All networks
    MDM Enrollment✓ NONE — Not enrolled
    Country of OriginSouth Africa (A2894)
    Overall Verdict✓ CLEAR — Safe to purchase
    Certified byMobiDokta Engineer · 2026-07-07

    Simple, transparent pricing

    No surprises. No subscriptions. Pay once per device and get a report that protects you for life.

    Basic Check
    R99 once-off
    CheckForYou — Digital result
    • IMEI blacklist check
    • Network lock status
    • Basic iCloud status
    • FMI / Find My check
    • MDM enrollment check
    • Written PDF report
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    Full Report
    R249 once-off
    CheckForYou — PDF certificate
    • All Standard checks
    • Country-of-purchase verify
    • Stolen database cross-ref
    • MDM enrollment check
    • Written PDF certificate
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    EValuateForYou
    R299 in-store
    Physical inspection + market value
    • Battery health (independent)
    • Original vs. replaced parts
    • Screen type verification
    • Structural inspection
    • Market value report
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    TrackForYou
    R350 per case
    Theft recovery assistance package
    • iCloud tracking guidance
    • IMEI network reporting
    • SAPS documentation support
    • GSMA blacklist submission
    • Insurance evidence package
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    Bundle — Full Protection
    R449 save R99
    CheckForYou Full + EValuateForYou
    • Full digital verification report
    • Physical evaluation in-store
    • Market value assessment
    • PDF certificate (both reports)
    • Priority turnaround — same day
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    How it works

    Three steps, results in minutes. No appointment needed for digital checks.

    1

    Submit your IMEI

    Use the tool above or WhatsApp us the IMEI (dial *#06# on the device). For physical evaluations, bring the device into our Danville shop.

    2

    We run the checks

    Our engineer cross-references the IMEI against GSMA blacklists, Apple's activation databases, and network lock registries. Digital checks take 15–30 minutes.

    3

    You receive your report

    Results delivered via WhatsApp. Full Report tier includes a PDF certificate signed by our engineer. Physical evaluations include a printed report.

    4

    Buy with confidence

    Armed with a verified report, negotiate with confidence or walk away. We'll advise on the right decision — honestly, even if that means telling you not to buy.

    8 warning signs of a stolen or problematic phone

    Know these before you meet a seller. These are the exact red flags our engineers look for.

    Warning 01

    Price is too good to be true

    An iPhone 15 Pro Max selling for R6,000 when market price is R12,000+ is almost always problematic. Steep discounts are the oldest signal in the book.

    Warning 02

    Seller won't let you dial *#06#

    Every legitimate phone displays its IMEI when you dial *#06#. A seller who refuses this — or provides a different IMEI — has something to hide.

    Warning 03

    Can't sign into iCloud or Google

    If the device won't let a new account sign in, it may still be linked to the previous owner — or activation-locked. This can make the phone a permanent brick.

    Warning 04

    No original box or proof of purchase

    Legitimate sellers usually keep original packaging. Its absence doesn't prove theft, but combined with other signs it raises serious questions.

    Warning 05

    Seller won't meet in a public place

    Insistence on meeting in private locations, at night, or with urgency is a behavioural red flag — especially for high-value devices.

    Warning 06

    IMEI doesn't match the box

    The IMEI on the device (under Settings → General → About or *#06#) must match the box label exactly. A mismatch means the device was swapped.

    Warning 07

    Screen looks slightly different

    A replaced screen on a stolen iPhone often looks subtly different — warmer or cooler tone, slightly different brightness, or Touch ID/Face ID not working. These are signs of a rebuilt phone.

    Warning 08

    Battery health suspiciously high

    If a "used" iPhone shows 100% battery health, the battery was likely replaced recently — possibly to disguise the phone's actual age or usage history.

    Common questions

    Digital checks (CheckForYou Basic, Standard, and Full Report) are fully remote — WhatsApp us the IMEI and we run the checks. EValuateForYou requires the physical device, so you either bring it to our Danville shop or we send an engineer to you (call-out fee applies outside Pretoria central).
    You get a full report regardless of outcome. If the device is blacklisted, iCloud-locked, or FMI-on, we'll tell you exactly what that means, what options exist, and whether the device has any value as-is. We do not help unlock stolen devices — but we will help you protect yourself legally if you've already purchased one unknowingly.
    Digital reports (Basic and Standard) are typically returned within 15–30 minutes during business hours (09:00–19:00, 7 days). Full Reports with PDF certificates take up to 2 hours. Physical EValuateForYou assessments take 30–60 minutes in-store.
    Yes. IMEI blacklist checks work for all phones. Google FRP (Factory Reset Protection) lock checks are available for Samsung and other Android devices. The full iCloud and FMI checks are Apple-specific, but we run equivalent Google account lock and MDM checks for Android.
    Absolutely — this is exactly what the service is designed for. Ask the seller to share the IMEI before you meet. WhatsApp it to us, we run the check, and you know before you hand over cash. This is especially important for Facebook Marketplace and OLX where stolen devices are commonly listed.
    WhatsApp us immediately. The first 24 hours are critical — the faster the IMEI is reported to networks and the faster Find My is used, the better the chances of recovery. We prioritise theft cases as urgent. SAPS case number documentation, network IMEI blocking, and iCloud evidence packaging can all be done the same day.

    Protect yourself before the purchase.

    R99 is the cheapest insurance you'll ever buy. Don't hand over R10,000 without a verified report in your hand.

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