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A Fake CAPTCHA is a deceptive pop-up or webpage designed to look like a standard security check (e.g., "I am not a robot") but is actually used to trick you into performing harmful actions. Instead of identifying images or typing text, these fake prompts often ask you to press specific keyboard shortcuts (like Win + R followed by Ctrl + V) or click "Allow" on notification requests. Doing so can inadvertently execute malicious code in your computer's terminal or grant hackers permission to spam your desktop with malware and phishing links.
How to tell it’s fake:
The "Copy-Paste" Request: Real CAPTCHAs (like Google's reCAPTCHA) never ask you to copy and paste code into your system's "Run" box or PowerShell.
Browser Notifications: If a CAPTCHA says you must "Click Allow" to prove you aren't a robot, it’s a scam to hijack your browser notifications.
Strange Shortcuts: Any site asking you to use Alt + F4, Win + R, or Command + Space to "verify" your identity is trying to bypass your system's security.
If you’ve clicked a fake CAPTCHA or allowed notifications from a suspicious site, you might see constant pop-ups, even when your browser is closed. Here is how to clean it up:
1. Revoke Browser Permissions
This is the most common fix for the "Allow to verify" scam.
For Chrome: Go to Settings > Privacy and Security > Site Settings > Notifications. Look for any strange URLs under the "Allowed to send notifications" list, click the three dots, and select Remove.
For Safari: Go to Settings > Websites > Notifications and deny access to any unfamiliar sites.
2. Check for "Clipboard" Maliciousness
If the scam tricked you into using a keyboard shortcut (like Win + R then Ctrl + V), it likely executed a script in your PowerShell or Command Prompt.
Disconnect from Internet: Immediately turn off Wi-Fi to stop the script from communicating with the hacker's server.
Check Task Manager: Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc. Look for any unusual processes like "Windows PowerShell" or "Command Processor" that shouldn't be running. Right-click and End Task.
Run a Scan: Use a trusted antivirus (like Microsoft Defender or Malwarebytes) to perform a "Full Scan" to ensure no "backdoor" software was installed.
3. Clear Your Clipboard
To be safe, copy a random piece of harmless text (like the word "Safe") to overwrite whatever malicious code the scammer might have placed in your clipboard.
Pro-Tip: Never use the Win + R (Run box) unless you are the one initiating a command you fully understand. It is a "god-mode" shortcut that scammers love because it bypasses many browser security layers.
How to tell it’s fake:
The "Copy-Paste" Request: Real CAPTCHAs (like Google's reCAPTCHA) never ask you to copy and paste code into your system's "Run" box or PowerShell.
Browser Notifications: If a CAPTCHA says you must "Click Allow" to prove you aren't a robot, it’s a scam to hijack your browser notifications.
Strange Shortcuts: Any site asking you to use Alt + F4, Win + R, or Command + Space to "verify" your identity is trying to bypass your system's security.
If you’ve clicked a fake CAPTCHA or allowed notifications from a suspicious site, you might see constant pop-ups, even when your browser is closed. Here is how to clean it up:
1. Revoke Browser Permissions
This is the most common fix for the "Allow to verify" scam.
For Chrome: Go to Settings > Privacy and Security > Site Settings > Notifications. Look for any strange URLs under the "Allowed to send notifications" list, click the three dots, and select Remove.
For Safari: Go to Settings > Websites > Notifications and deny access to any unfamiliar sites.
2. Check for "Clipboard" Maliciousness
If the scam tricked you into using a keyboard shortcut (like Win + R then Ctrl + V), it likely executed a script in your PowerShell or Command Prompt.
Disconnect from Internet: Immediately turn off Wi-Fi to stop the script from communicating with the hacker's server.
Check Task Manager: Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc. Look for any unusual processes like "Windows PowerShell" or "Command Processor" that shouldn't be running. Right-click and End Task.
Run a Scan: Use a trusted antivirus (like Microsoft Defender or Malwarebytes) to perform a "Full Scan" to ensure no "backdoor" software was installed.
3. Clear Your Clipboard
To be safe, copy a random piece of harmless text (like the word "Safe") to overwrite whatever malicious code the scammer might have placed in your clipboard.
Pro-Tip: Never use the Win + R (Run box) unless you are the one initiating a command you fully understand. It is a "god-mode" shortcut that scammers love because it bypasses many browser security layers.