Can't activate this used iphone

Ok I purchased an iphone off of ebay and I keep getting a message saying this phone is current linked to an apple id sign in with the apple id used to activate this phone. The buyer told me the esn was clean it wasn't stolen so I don't understand why I can't activate it or even put in my own apple account. Anyone know what I can do I tried contacting the seller but I don't feel like waiting

You could try plugging it into the computer and resetting it so you know it's clean? I honestly have no idea but hope it helps

Connect to itunes and do a restoral back to factory settings… Then activate it under your account… Or… After you did the restoral, call your carrier and activate it that way

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