cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/47972724

i encountered this for the first time today while attempting to read something on archive.today.

i confirmed that decoding the qrcode using a computer and following the URL it contains is insufficient; the error it gave directed me here which is what the linked screenshot is of.

the old type of captcha remains available too, for now:

screenshot of text: Important: Mobile verification for Google Cloud Fraud Defense is an experimental challenge type in Preview. Visual and audio challenges are available as alternatives for users who can't complete mobile verification. To use them, click the Visual or Audio buttons.

    • Prove_your_argument@piefed.socialEnglish
      451·
      3 days ago

      Sorry, my faith in users is basically zero. These dummies will go to websites that tell them to copy code and run it with win+r. They’re morons and will do anything if a website promises them something.