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I bought a stolen Mac, what should I do?

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adieu Posted messages 10 Status Member -
Hello,
so here it is, I don’t know who to turn to for solutions to a huge problem. I have to admit I’m a bit ashamed to talk about it.
I bought a Macbook Pro a week ago from a temp who was working with me at night. I should mention that I’m a student during the day. We always talked a lot and I once told him about my out-of-warranty PC issue. Since I couldn’t afford to buy a new one, he offered to sell me his. I emptied my savings, and asked my bank for an authorized overdraft of 500 euros. In total, I paid 900 euros. In cash.
I can’t reach this person anymore, he’s not coming to work and isn’t answering his phone.
A friend told me the laptop might be stolen. It can barely connect to the internet from McDonald's. Undercover pages frequently pop up.
I’m almost in tears. Okay, okay, I am crying. I’m disgusted. What should I do?

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    dede74000 Posted messages 26996 Registration date   Status Contributor Last intervention   5 370
     
    Hello,

    What is the proof that this is a stolen computer? Its serial number and the search database for stolen Macs could prove it. I don't have the link in mind, but maybe here: http://www.macbook-fr.com/annonces/machines_volees_article79.html

    But as Sarahmoon says, you don't buy a second-hand computer without taking as many useful precautions as possible, or else you risk being accused of receiving stolen goods and facing a potentially heavy sentence.
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    1. lafille
       
      Hello,

      thank you for this link. I will soon have an answer.
      Thank you for this information, I am a master's student in law.
      There's no need to use that guilt-inducing tone, I think.
      Thank you,
      Wishing you all the best.
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      1. dede74000 Posted messages 26996 Registration date   Status Contributor Last intervention   5 370 > lafille
         
        I am a master's student in law.
        There’s no need to use that guilt-inducing tone, I think        .

        All the more reason to take precautions, but personally, I do not cast blame; I give an opinion and, as far as possible, advice (see above) that is as relevant as possible.

        Good luck.

        Keep us updated if you feel like it; we are not the police ;-)

        Best regards.
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