What is SafeOrStolen?

SafeOrStolen is a consumer protection platform that verifies if secondhand items are stolen by checking IMEI numbers, VIN numbers, and serial numbers against law enforcement databases, insurance claim records, and carrier blacklists. The service offers 2 free verifications with no credit card required and returns results in approximately 3 seconds.

Is SafeOrStolen free?

SafeOrStolen offers 2 free verifications with no credit card required. Paid plans include Basic at $4.99/month (50 verifications), Pro at $9.99/month (unlimited verifications), and custom Business API pricing.

Does SafeOrStolen have a mobile app?

SafeOrStolen offers a Progressive Web App (PWA) for iOS and Android with camera-based barcode scanning, offline verification capability, and push notifications. It can be installed from safeorstolen.com/app.

How do I check if a phone is stolen?

Dial *#06# on the phone to find the IMEI number. Enter the 15-digit IMEI at safeorstolen.com/imei-checker or in the SafeOrStolen app. The system checks carrier blacklists and law enforcement databases and returns results in approximately 3 seconds.

How do I verify a used car is not stolen?

Find the 17-character VIN on the dashboard near the windshield or the driver's door jamb. Enter it at safeorstolen.com/vin-checker. The system checks law enforcement, insurance, and NICB databases to verify the vehicle's theft status.

What items can SafeOrStolen verify?

SafeOrStolen supports verification of mobile phones (via IMEI), vehicles including cars, trucks, and motorcycles (via VIN), firearms (via serial number), bicycles (via frame number), laptops, electronics, power tools, and other items with serial numbers.

Can pawn shops and businesses use SafeOrStolen?

Pawn shops and resale businesses use SafeOrStolen for compliance verification before accepting items. Business plans with API access are available for high-volume verification needs.

Platform Features

Everything you need to verify phones, vehicles, and electronics—whether you're a buyer, seller, or business.

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Core Features

Mobile App

The only stolen item verification service with a mobile app. Verify anywhere—marketplace meetups, pawn shops, car lots.

iOS & Android
Barcode scanner
Offline mode

100+ Databases

Check against NCIC, GSMA, carrier blacklists, insurance claims, and international records simultaneously.

Law enforcement records
Carrier blacklists
Insurance claims

Instant Results

Get verification results in under 3 seconds. No waiting, no callbacks—instant peace of mind.

<3 second response
Real-time queries
99.9% uptime

What You Can Verify

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Phones

IMEI verification

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Vehicles

VIN & plate lookup

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Electronics

Serial number check

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Firearms

ATF database check

Advanced Features

Barcode Scanner

Point your camera at any barcode or QR code to instantly extract and verify the identifier.

Global Coverage

Check against databases in 190+ countries. International stolen property coverage.

Search History

Access your verification history anytime. Great for businesses tracking compliance.

API Access

Integrate verification into your platform, POS, or workflow with our REST API.

Team Accounts

Multi-user access for businesses with role-based permissions and audit logs.

Compliance Reports

Automated monthly summaries for regulatory compliance (pawn shops, dealers).

See It In Action

Try SafeOrStolen free. 2 verifications included, no credit card required.

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