Photoshop CS4 - Adobe chat customer support can't remove serial number

I purchased a USED copy of Photoshop CS4 via Ebay. When I received the package and DVD I was supicious of the authenticiaty. I chatted with Adobe Customer support about the serial number validity against my Adobe ID. They said the serial number is "valid". I know that serial numbers can be "faked" and I don't want to install malware on my computer. I never installed the software or activated it.
I would like to have the serial number removed from my Adobe ID account so I can return it to the seller without issues. Chat says they can't remove a serial number.
Question - who can, if Adobe can't. I need to make sure this isn't linked to me.
Harley

To add to the discussion, regarding why I don't want to install:
1) The seller agreed to provide an Adobe Transfer of License form (prior to my purchase) and he's not provided the form and will not.
2) The package arrived from an overseas location which was not on the original sale.
3) The box packaging has some suspicious markings (per Adobe's website link on How to spot counterfeit Photoshop CS4 product) - the box labeling has Adobe Genuine printed in Gold, the description has IE and not UE in the title, it is listed as Made in Singapore, the DVD has the serial number taped to the back of the case
So even though the serial number checked with Adobe, I'm not interested in risking my system security with an unregistered product from an overseas seller. The seller wants it returned and will refund me. And I don't want the software registered to My Adobe ID.
Can someone at Adobe help delink this serial number to my account?

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