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.

  • freedickpics@lemmy.ml
    3·
    4 hours ago

    I don’t blame you. Personally I get more satisfaction from using fake IDs or directing a video selfie thing to a video game character etc or finding some obscure bypass to whatever bullshit they throw at me. That way I still get what I want from the website and they get nothing of value from me, lmao.