Purchasing a Verizon phone second hand can save money, but a lost or stolen phone won’t be able to send or receive calls or texts. To control theft, Verizon gives customers the option to suspend service when they report their phones lost or stolen, and only the original customer may reactivate the phone. If you suspect your Verizon phone to be lost or stolen, a customer service representative can help you find out for sure.

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