06/10/2026
Stay alert friends 💯
🚩 Think you've seen every scam? Here's a new one making the rounds.
We want to make our community aware of a new scam that has been spreading quickly in other states. While we have not seen any reports of this happening in Douglas County, we want residents to be informed and prepared.
The scam is being called the “CAPTCHA Scam.” It starts with a fake “I’m not a robot” verification prompt online. Instead of simply clicking images, victims are instructed to enter a series of keyboard commands, often involving the Windows key, run box, copy/paste functions, and the Enter key.
These steps can unknowingly install malware onto a computer or device. Once installed, the malware may steal saved passwords, financial information, browser data, cryptocurrency wallet information, and other personal details.
A legitimate CAPTCHA will never ask you to enter keyboard commands or paste anything into a command window.
To protect yourself:
• Do not follow unusual keyboard instructions from a website
• Close suspicious webpages immediately
• Keep your devices and antivirus software updated
• Never paste unknown commands into your computer
Please share this information to help others stay informed.