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Originally Posted by PoolBrews
As I posted earlier - Office 2024 (not 2021) - is only $19.90 at ProductKeys.com. Office 2021 is $13.90.
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I see many websites that sell very cheap windows 10 product keys - Microsoft Q&A
Cheap Activation Keys Legit? - Microsoft Q&A
From AI:
ProductKeys.com likely obtains its software product keys
through unauthorized and potentially illegal methods, such as using keys from stolen corporate volume licenses, keys purchased with stolen credit cards, or keys acquired through other illicit means. These keys are not from authorized Microsoft resellers and may be from invalid sources or violate Microsoft's licensing agreements, carrying the risk of being deactivated or paired with malicious software.
How these sites get product keys:
Volume License Keys: They may use keys intended for organizations with large-scale software deployments.
Stolen Keys/Credit Cards: Some sites use keys bought with stolen credit cards or acquire keys from corporate licenses without permission.
Other Unauthorized Sources: Keys can come from various unregulated channels, including those that are not legitimate or are designated for different regions.
Why this is risky:
Violation of Licenses: The keys are not sold through authorized channels, which violates Microsoft's terms of use.
Risk of Deactivation: Microsoft can deactivate these keys, rendering them useless.
Malware and Security Risks: Product keys from such sources are often associated with counterfeit or pirated software that may contain viruses, malware, or other harmful programs.
No Affiliation with Microsoft: These sites are not affiliated with or authorized by Microsoft
This isn't news. productkeys(dot)com has been around a long, long time. It's been doing this a long, long time. They're a subcategory of "warez."