The device isn't iCloud locked or anything like that, it just has this firmware password set. So, now I am in talks with my local Authorised Apple Service Provider to try and work out what my options are - I know their 'standard practice' to remove the password is to have proof of purchase supplied, but I'm hoping that since the laptop is older (2013) there might be some leniency or another way that I can go about it. I've also taken the appropriate avenues to ensure it wasn't stolen (or at least reported stolen) in my state by taking it to my local Police Station and having them check the serial # etc. I've been in contact with the previous owner and they have given me a few things to try, but they haven't unlocked it. Long story short, I got it home and created a bootable USB installer (My 'new' MBP has MacOS Catalina installed, and I want to downgrade it to Mojave to use some old 32-bit apps that I have) only to discover that it's locked with a firmware password. Everything looked good so I decided to grab it. I even ran a stress test just for the sake of it. I thought I was relatively cautious, ensuring that it wasn't signed in with an Apple ID etc.
I went out and bought myself a replacement secondhand MacBook recently, so that I could retire my dying 2012 MBP (display issues, can't justify fixing). I've got myself into a not-so-great situation and I'm hoping someone here might be able to help me out.
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