Fake CAPTCHA scam turns a quick click into a costly phone bill

	Fake CAPTCHA scam turns a quick click into a...

Scammers are using fake CAPTCHA pages to rack up international SMS charges on victims’ phone bills, and then take a cut.

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Posted: April 28, 2026 | By: Wissen Schwamm

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