Why don't I have an option to create a Google account on my HTC One?

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No option to create google account on HTC One

Hi, I bought HTC one (not from official seller) and find out that there is no option to create or log in to google account. This means i do not have google play app and can not dowload any apps.
The phone works fine (can receive and send calls, surf the internet and even download apps directly - not through play store).
Professional help tried to erase the android version and install new one - helped partially (he manage to put the play app but when i tap on it immediately shut down).
Any ideas what can be done?? Pls..

 

[B. Diddy]

Re: No option to create google account on HTC One

Welcome to Android Central! Show us a screenshot of the Settings>Accounts menu. http://forums.androidcentral.com/am...ide-how-post-screenshots-android-central.html

Is the phone rooted? It makes me wonder if it's a counterfeit.