
How to Sell Your Old Phone Safely in India (2026): Data, Apple ID, IMEI and the Scams to Avoid
Back up, sign out, wipe, and only hand over the device once payment is confirmed in your own bank app. This guide covers the five scams that target phone sellers in India, the correct order for erasing an iPhone or Samsung, IMEI and CEIR rules, and what to do in the first hour if you have been defrauded.










