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OEM Microsoft Office and OEM Microsoft Windows licensing is a topic that seems to again be generating questions and there are plenty of people out there who are illegally taking advantage of others to trying to make a quick profit by selling counterfeit or unlicensed software. Here are the facts and answers to many of the points of confusion around OEM Microsoft Office and OEM Microsoft Windows licensing so you are informed and can protect yourself from the scammers out there:

1. There are a lot of people and companies out there trying to sell counterfeit or illegal software and calling it “OEM� software. The only way to ensure you are buying legitimate OEM Microsoft software is to purchase directly from an Authorized OEM Distributor. The list of Authorized OEM Distributors is located HERE. Purchasing from any other source means you have no guarantee of receiving legitimate OEM Microsoft software. Internet searches for suppliers are not an advised approach.
2. • Don’t fool yourself into thinking you “found a really good dealâ€? and can tell fake product when you see it. This reseller thought they could: “We buy our product from various sources throughout the USA and inspect it closely upon receipt.” So did many others and you can see what happened to them. Not only that, but you put your clients at risk of audits, fines, viruses, data loss, trojans, etc.
   • Check out this VIDEO for more information about the risks for you and your clients of the risks of buying online

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