Cell phone swap?

[4ME&MYHOUSE]

I have learned that I can be more productive by switching devices, I am 3 months into a new contract.

I found someone on Craigslist willing to trade devices.... Any known risks or scams out there? Any precautions?

Thank you!

[lorax3]

If I stole a phone, I would love to trade it for a non-stolen phone.......

[Foebia]

If its an iphone just erase/reset the phone and remove sim card, good to go

[4ME&MYHOUSE]

Thanks.... My concern is, could the other party report the IMEI as lost or stolen even if I swap the SIM?

We will be going to the ATT store in any case and I will have the store rep notate both accts.. I guess that's as much as can be done.

[gorn5150]

Scam on craigs list? Perish the thought. Someone could report the IMEI as stolen no matter what if they wanted to. The person at the AT&T store can tell you right away if the IMEI is blacklisted.

[4ME&MYHOUSE]

Thanks gorn... I know it can be checked, I'm just wondering if they could mess with the IMEI can be screwed with after we swap

[gorn5150]

The only way to mess with it after you have it is if they cloned the IMEI. That would be a whole lot more trouble than it is worth to do to someone unless the guy you get it from just gets off on screwing around with people.

[ambiguous216]

Check with the carrier first to see if its clear to buy

[donsnnk]

If you have Verizon I believe you can transfer upgrades from other lines if you have a family plan

[4ME&MYHOUSE]

All done, Android is amazing.

Thanks for your help