You Can Buy Software on Amazon, but Watch Out For These Risks
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Summary
There are many reasons to be cautious when purchasing software through Amazon as many listings are from third-party sellers and it can be difficult to verify their authenticity and accountability.
While Amazon does have policies to prevent shady selling behavior, these can often be worked around and it can be hard to get support when something goes wrong.
It is advisable to research the seller; look at their feedback, the length of time they have been active on Amazon and the product description they provide, if this is insufficient, vague, or misleading, it is best to not purchase the item.
It is important to check the return policy and to be aware that digital software falls outside of Amazon’s general consumer-friendly return policy, with third-party sellers often burying restrictive return terms in the listing and not responding to issues.
It is recommended to double-check how the software is delivered and to be aware of any download links that lead away from Amazon, as these are likely to be from unverified sources and may well be cracked versions or include malware or spyware.
