Safe Scan

Trust the IMEI before you trust the deal

The SellSmart network helps shops spot risky used phones and laptops — stolen, overdue, lost, or fraud — before cash changes hands.

Why shops use it

Protection built for the counter

Scan in seconds

Paste or type an IMEI and check the shared alert index before money leaves the counter.

Know the risk

See if a device was reported stolen, lost, installment overdue, or fraud by another shop.

Contact the reporter

When flagged, view reporting shop details so you can verify before you buy.

Stay notified

Create alerts for your devices and get notified when another shop Safe Scans that IMEI.

How Safe Scan works

Three steps. Clear answer.

  1. 01

    Enter the IMEI

    From the box, dialer, or seller paperwork — paste it into Safe Scan.

  2. 02

    Check the network

    SellSmart looks up active alerts across participating shops.

  3. 03

    Decide with clarity

    Clear result or flagged alert with reporter contact — then you choose.

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Scan result examples

Clear

No active alerts on the SellSmart network for this IMEI.

Flagged — stolen

Another shop reported this device. Review reporter contact before purchase.

  • Works on web and mobile
  • Tied to your shop account alerts
  • Included in the free Starter plan

Make Safe Scan part of every trade-in

Create your free SellSmart account and run IMEI checks with the rest of your shop tools.