under the guise of the consequences of unrest, the...

under the guise of the consequences of unrest, they steal money for service, blackmail.
just blocked phones are blocked. Unlocking takes from 2 weeks, payment for the service increases by 2 times.
Do not buy cheap phones that are repaired or in open boxes, otherwise you will be left without a connection for half a month or longer!
I bought a very cheap phone in a damaged box, restored, unlocked, with it was a Cricket wireless SIM card. the losses were already $ 130 (phone + service). For re-unlocking, they require another 55+ tax.