SafeOrStolen — Instant Stolen Item Verification

SafeOrStolen verifies whether secondhand items are stolen by checking IMEI numbers, VIN numbers, and serial numbers against our verification databases. Get 2 trial verifications with results in approximately 3 seconds. Then $0.99/check or $10/month unlimited.

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Verification Services

IMEI Checker — Verify phones are not stolen or blacklisted. Checks carrier and theft databases, and community theft registries.
VIN Lookup — Check vehicles for theft, salvage titles, and outstanding liens. Searches vehicle theft and title databases.
Serial Number Check — Verify electronics, bikes, tools against stolen-property registries and community theft reports.
Firearms Verification — Check gun serial numbers against stolen firearms databases.
License Plate Lookup — Vehicle registration and theft verification by license plate number.
Bicycle Verification — Check bike frame serial numbers against stolen bicycle databases including BikeIndex.
Laptop Verification — Verify laptop serial numbers against Apple, Dell, HP, Samsung, and community theft registries.
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. SafeOrStolen covers phones, vehicles, license plates, electronics, firearms, and bicycles in one place.
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 a SafeOrStolen verification check. Add to any marketplace listing.

Why Use SafeOrStolen?

2 Trial Verifications — No credit card required
Six Item Types — checked against our verification databases: carrier blacklists, vehicle theft and title records, stolen firearms databases, and stolen bicycle databases
3-Second Results — Real-time parallel database queries
All Item Types — Phones, vehicles, bicycles, eBikes, firearms, laptops, electronics, appliances, tools, jewelry
Marketplace URL Analysis — Paste a listing URL and the identifier is extracted automatically
$10/month Unlimited — After 2 free checks, get unlimited verifications for $0.99/check or $10/month

How It Works

Enter an IMEI number, VIN number, serial number, license plate, or paste a marketplace listing URL
SafeOrStolen simultaneously queries our verification databases: carrier blacklists, vehicle theft and title records, stolen firearms databases, and stolen bicycle databases
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 carrier and theft databases and community theft registries. 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 vehicle theft and title records. 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 stolen firearms databases to verify the firearm is not stolen.

Can I check a Facebook Marketplace listing for stolen items?

Yes. Most stolen-item tools cover one category. SafeOrStolen covers phones, vehicles, license plates, electronics, power tools, firearms, and bicycles in one place. 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 $10 per month, which includes the installable web app with barcode scanning.

What databases does SafeOrStolen check?

Our verification databases, including carrier blacklists, vehicle theft and title records, stolen bicycle databases, stolen firearms databases, and SafeOrStolen's own community theft reports.

Can I use SafeOrStolen on my phone?

Yes. SafeOrStolen installs from your mobile browser as a Progressive Web App and includes barcode scanning for instant IMEI/serial number capture. See safeorstolen.com/app.

How is SafeOrStolen different from Carfax or IMEI checkers?

Most stolen-item tools cover one category. SafeOrStolen covers phones, vehicles, license plates, electronics, firearms, and bicycles in one place, and 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:

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State VIN Lookup

VIN lookup available for all 50 states:

Alabama | Alaska | Arizona | Arkansas | California | Colorado | Connecticut | Delaware | Florida | Georgia | Hawaii | Idaho | Illinois | Indiana | Iowa | Kansas | Kentucky | Louisiana | Maine | Maryland | Massachusetts | Michigan | Minnesota | Mississippi | Missouri | Montana | Nebraska | Nevada | New Hampshire | New Jersey | New Mexico | New York | North Carolina | North Dakota | Ohio | Oklahoma | Oregon | Pennsylvania | Rhode Island | South Carolina | South Dakota | Tennessee | Texas | Utah | Vermont | Virginia | Washington | West Virginia | Wisconsin | Wyoming

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August 11, 2025 · PRLog

SafeOrStolen Partners with FasterCapital to Tackle Fraud and Build Trust in the Secondhand Market

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September 11, 2025 · PRLog

SafeOrStolen Partners with FasterCapital to Secure Secondhand Market Worldwide

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October 11, 2025 · IssueWire

SafeOrStolen Partners with FasterCapital to Launch Web App Platform for Trusted Secondhand Verification

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About SafeOrStolen

SafeOrStolen is the leading stolen item verification platform, helping buyers protect themselves when purchasing secondhand phones, vehicles, electronics, and more. covering all six item categories in the industry, SafeOrStolen provides instant verification against 100+ databases including law enforcement records, carrier and theft databases, and insurance claims.

Founded in 2017, incorporated in 2025, and headquartered in Peoria, Arizona, SafeOrStolen verifies phones, vehicles, license plates, firearms, bicycles, and serial-numbered goods against 100+ databases.

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