Selling your old iPhone? Here’s how to avoid scams – CNET

Looking to get top dollar for your old iPhone in order to splurge on the new $1,000 iPhone X? Your best bet is to sell your old device instead of trading it in.

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But private sales of expensive and easy-to-steal items like iPhones can be risky. We’ve all heard stories of people who became victims of a robbery when prospective buyers of old iPhones turned out to be a thieves.

In this edition of Ask Maggie, I offer some advice on what you can do to protect yourself when selling your device.

Dear Maggie,