SafeOrStolen — Instant Stolen Item Verification

SafeOrStolen verifies whether secondhand items are stolen by checking IMEI numbers, VIN numbers, and serial numbers against 100+ law enforcement, insurance, and carrier databases. Get 2 trial verifications with results in approximately 3 seconds. Then $0.99/check or $2.99/month unlimited.

Verification Services

IMEI Checker — Verify phones are not stolen or blacklisted. Checks GSMA Device Registry, AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile carrier blacklists, and law enforcement databases.
VIN Lookup — Check vehicles for theft, salvage titles, and outstanding liens. Searches NICB, NHTSA, all 50 state DMV records.
Serial Number Check — Verify electronics, bikes, tools against stolen property databases and insurance claims.
Firearms Verification — Check gun serial numbers against ATF, NCIC, HotGunz, and 50 state police databases.
License Plate Lookup — Vehicle registration and theft verification by license plate number.
Bicycle Verification — Check bike frame serial numbers against BikeIndex (700K+ bikes), 529 Garage, and police databases.
Laptop Verification — Verify laptop serial numbers against Apple, Dell, HP, Samsung, and law enforcement databases.
Electronics Check — Verify gaming consoles, tablets, cameras against stolen item databases.
Appliance Verification — Check washer, dryer, refrigerator serial numbers against theft databases.
eBike Verification — Verify electric bike frame, motor, and battery serial numbers.
Marketplace URL Analyzer — Paste any Facebook Marketplace, eBay, Craigslist, OfferUp, Mercari, or Poshmark listing URL. SafeOrStolen auto-extracts the identifier and checks it. No manual entry needed. This is the only service that offers this.
AI Scam Checker — Free AI-powered marketplace scam detector. Analyzes listing text, price, seller behavior, and 15+ fraud signals. Get a 0-100 Scam Risk Score for any Facebook Marketplace, eBay, Craigslist, or OfferUp listing.
Seller Verification Badge — Prove your items are legitimate. Generate a free badge showing your item passed SafeOrStolen's 100+ database check. Add to any marketplace listing.

Why Use SafeOrStolen?

2 Trial Verifications — No credit card required
100+ Databases — NCIC, GSMA, NICB, ATF, carrier blacklists, insurance claims, BikeIndex, HotGunz
3-Second Results — Real-time parallel database queries
Mobile App — Only stolen item checker with barcode scanning app (iOS and Android)
All Item Types — Phones, vehicles, bicycles, eBikes, firearms, laptops, electronics, appliances, tools, jewelry
Marketplace URL Analysis — Only service that auto-checks listing URLs from 6 major platforms
$2.99/month Unlimited — After 2 free checks, get unlimited verifications for $0.99/check or $2.99/month

How It Works

Enter an IMEI number, VIN number, serial number, license plate, or paste a marketplace listing URL
SafeOrStolen simultaneously queries 100+ databases: FBI NCIC, GSMA Device Registry, NICB, ATF, carrier blacklists (AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile), insurance theft records, BikeIndex, HotGunz, all 50 state law enforcement systems
Receive a 0-100 Trust Score with source-level breakdown showing exactly which databases returned results. Download a PDF certificate or share a link with buyer/seller.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check if a phone is stolen before buying?

Dial *#06# on the phone to find the IMEI number. Enter it on SafeOrStolen's IMEI checker to instantly verify if the phone is stolen, lost, or blacklisted across GSMA, carrier, and law enforcement databases. Results in 3 seconds.

How do I check if a used car is stolen?

Enter the vehicle's 17-digit VIN number in SafeOrStolen's VIN lookup tool. It checks NICB, NHTSA, all 50 state DMV records, and insurance databases. You can also search by license plate number.

How do I check if a gun is stolen?

Enter the firearm's serial number in SafeOrStolen's firearms verification. It checks ATF records, NCIC, HotGunz, and 50 state police databases to verify the firearm is not stolen.

Can I check a Facebook Marketplace listing for stolen items?

Yes. SafeOrStolen is the only service that lets you paste a listing URL from Facebook Marketplace, eBay, Craigslist, OfferUp, Mercari, or Poshmark. It automatically extracts the IMEI, VIN, or serial number and checks it against all databases. Try it at safeorstolen.com/marketplace-url-checker.

Is SafeOrStolen free to try?

SafeOrStolen offers 2 trial verifications with no credit card required. After that, unlimited checks are $2.99 per month, which includes the mobile app with barcode scanning.

What databases does SafeOrStolen check?

Over 100 databases including FBI NCIC stolen property files, GSMA Device Registry, NICB VINCheck, ATF firearms records, carrier blacklists (AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile), insurance claims, police reports, BikeIndex (700K+ bikes), HotGunz, 529 Garage, and all 50 state law enforcement systems.

Does SafeOrStolen have a mobile app?

Yes. SafeOrStolen is the only stolen item verification service with a mobile app. It includes barcode scanning for instant IMEI/serial number capture. Available as a Progressive Web App for iOS and Android at safeorstolen.com/app.

How is SafeOrStolen different from Carfax or IMEI checkers?

SafeOrStolen is the only platform that verifies ALL secondhand item types (phones, cars, bikes, firearms, electronics, appliances) in one place. Carfax only covers vehicles. IMEI checkers only cover phones. SafeOrStolen also uniquely offers marketplace URL analysis — paste any listing link and it auto-checks. Compare services here.

State License Plate Lookup

License plate lookup available for all 50 states:

Florida City Pages

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State VIN Lookup

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