I bought a iPhone and it’s on activation lock and I can’t get a hold of the owner

Hello there!

If you can't get the information required to unlock the phone (Apple ID, password) unfortunately you can't open it

look at this article to learn more about activation lock:

Activation Lock for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support

Hello ~ Take a look here:

The All Too Common SAD Reality of Buying a Used iPad/iPhone

~Katana-San~

Unless the Apple ID involved is yours, you won't be able to use that iPhone. The activation lock is an anti-theft measure.

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