You see the listings everywhere. eBay, Mercado Libre, AliExpress, random key shops with neon green “BUY NOW” buttons.

But here’s what most people don’t realize until it’s too late:

— Someone who learned this the hard way (and now keeps a rescue USB handy)

It’s tempting. Microsoft wants $400 for the same thing. Your brain does the mental math in milliseconds. Of course you click.

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