Bingo Captcha Point Virus (removal guide)

What is Bingo Captcha Point?

Bingo Captcha Point is a SCAM that pretends to be a captcha verification asking visitors to confirm they are human. Scammers use fake captcha verification pop-ups to bait users into accepting push notifications from malicious ad servers.

Users can stumble onto Bingo Captcha Point Top just by entering a misspelled web address. In addition, they can be redirected to this scam by malvertising (malicious advertisements), Adware and potentially unwanted programs (PUPs).

 
Bingo Captcha Point shows a fake captcha test, the “CLICK «ALLOW» TO CONFIRM THAT YOU ARE NOT A ROBOT!” message encouraging victims to click on the “Allow” button to prove that they are humans/not robots. The scam is intended to trick victims into allowing push notifications. Push notifications are originally created to alert users of recently published content. Cyber criminals abuse ‘push notifications feature’ to avoid anti-virus and ad blocking programs by displaying annoying advertisements. These ads are displayed in the lower right corner of the screen urges victims to play online games, visit questionable websites, install malicious browser extensions & so on.
 

 
Just as important, scam sites like Bingo Captcha Point can change their content based on the user’s IP address. That is, users in different countries may see different content, depending on their GEO location. In some cases, scammers simply redirect users to other malicious or scam sites.

Threat Summary

Name	Bingo Captcha Point, “Bingo Captcha Point Top virus”
Type	spam push notifications, browser notification spam, pop-up virus
Distribution	potentially unwanted apps, dubious pop up advertisements, adware, social engineering attack
Symptoms	annoying ads on desktop your computer settings are being modified without your request internet browser pop ups appear and recommend fake updates and other unwanted programs slow Internet browsing speeds
Removal	Bingo Captcha Point removal guide

 

There are many scam sites like Bingo Captcha Point on the Internet; Augutabery.com, News-magazine-gossip.com and Ourcoolposts.com are the last ones we reported on. The push notifications they show to users are dangerous as they promote scam pages and malware. In some cases, these notifications promote legitimate software such as McAfee, Norton, Avira antivirus products. Of course, the antivirus companies do not allow affiliates to promote their products using social engineering tricks, misleading methods, and deceptive advertising.

If your browser redirects to the Bingo Captcha Point scam regularly, then it is possible that Adware is installed on your computer. Adware’s basic purpose is to show advertisements. These ads are often shown as advertising banners, pop ups, fake alerts, push notifications or various offers and deals. Clicks on the ads produce a monetary payoff for the software producers. Adware software can work like Spyware, since it sends user data such as searches and trends to advertisers.

Adware usually spreads as a part of free programs. So, when you installing freeware, carefully read the disclaimers, choose the Custom or Advanced install type to watch for optional programs that are being installed, because some of the apps are PUPs and adware software.

Remove Bingo Captcha Point notifications from internet browsers

If you have allowed the Bingo Captcha Point notifications by clicking the Allow button, then after a short time you will notice that these browser notifications are very intrusive. Here’s how to remove Bingo Captcha Point browser notifications from your browser.

Google Chrome	Android
Click the Menu button (three dots) on the top right corner of the browser window In the menu go to ‘Settings’, scroll down to ‘Advanced’ settings. Scroll down to the ‘Privacy and security’ section, select ‘Site settings’. Click on ‘Notifications’. Locate the Bingo Captcha Point site and remove it by clicking the three vertical dots on the right to the site and select ‘Remove’.	Tap ‘Settings’. Tap ‘Notifications’. Find and tap the internet browser that displays Bingo Captcha Point notifications advertisements. Locate Bingo Captcha Point URL in the list and disable it.
Mozilla Firefox	Edge
In the top-right corner, click on the three bars to expand the Main menu. In the menu go to ‘Options’, in the menu on the left go to ‘Privacy & Security’. Scroll down to ‘Permissions’ section and click ‘Settings…’ button next to ‘Notifications’. In the opened window, locate Bingo Captcha Point site, other questionable URLs, click the drop-down menu and choose ‘Block’. Save changes.	In the right upper corner, click the Edge menu button (three dots). Scroll down, find and click ‘Settings’. In the left side select ‘Advanced’. Click ‘Manage permissions’ button under ‘Website permissions’. Right-click the Bingo Captcha Point. Click ‘Delete’.
Internet Explorer	Safari
Click the Gear button on the top right corner. Go to ‘Internet Options’ in the menu. Select the ‘Privacy’ tab and click ‘Settings below ‘Pop-up Blocker’ section. Locate the Bingo Captcha Point domain and click the ‘Remove’ button to remove the site.	Click ‘Safari’ button on the left upper corner of the browser and select ‘Preferences’. Select the ‘Websites’ tab and then select ‘Notifications’ section on the left panel. Check for Bingo Captcha Point URL, other dubious sites and apply the ‘Deny’ option for each.

How to remove Bingo Captcha Point pop-ups from Chrome, Firefox, IE, Edge

The answer is right here on this web page. We have put together simplicity and efficiency. It will help you remove adware responsible for Bingo Captcha Point ads. Moreover, you can choose manual or automatic removal method. If you are familiar with the computer then use manual removal, otherwise use the free antimalware utility developed specifically to get rid of adware software. Of course, you can combine both methods. Read this manual carefully, bookmark it or open this page on your smartphone, because you may need to exit your internet browser or restart your PC.

To remove Bingo Captcha Point pop ups, perform the steps below:

1. Remove Bingo Captcha Point notifications from internet browsers
2. How to manually get rid of Bingo Captcha Point
   • Remove potentially unwanted apps through the MS Windows Control Panel
   • Remove Bingo Captcha Point popups from Google Chrome
   • Get rid of Bingo Captcha Point ads from IE
   • Delete Bingo Captcha Point from Mozilla Firefox by resetting web-browser settings
3. Automatic Removal of Bingo Captcha Point popup advertisements
4. Stop Bingo Captcha Point advertisements

How to manually get rid of Bingo Captcha Point

The step-by-step guide created by our team will help you manually remove Bingo Captcha Point advertisements from the personal computer. If you are not good at computers, we recommend that you use the free tools listed below.

Remove potentially unwanted apps through the MS Windows Control Panel

Some potentially unwanted software, browser hijacking programs and adware can be deleted by uninstalling the free programs they came with. If this way does not succeed, then looking them up in the list of installed applications in Microsoft Windows Control Panel. Use the “Uninstall” command in order to remove them.

Carefully browse through the list of installed applications and delete all suspicious and unknown software. We suggest to click ‘Installed programs’ and even sorts all installed software by date. After you’ve found anything suspicious that may be the adware which causes pop ups or other potentially unwanted application (PUA), then select this program and press ‘Uninstall’ in the upper part of the window. If the suspicious application blocked from removal, then use Revo Uninstaller Freeware to completely remove it from your computer.

Remove Bingo Captcha Point popups from Google Chrome

In this step we are going to show you how to reset Google Chrome settings. potentially unwanted apps like the adware can make changes to your browser settings, add toolbars and unwanted addons. By resetting Chrome settings you will get rid of Bingo Captcha Point pop-ups and reset unwanted changes caused by adware. When using the reset feature, your personal information like passwords, bookmarks, browsing history and web form auto-fill data will be saved.

1. First start the Google Chrome and click Menu button (small button in the form of three dots).
2. It will display the Google Chrome main menu. Select More Tools, then press Extensions.
3. You will see the list of installed add-ons. If the list has the extension labeled with “Installed by enterprise policy” or “Installed by your administrator”, then complete the following instructions: Remove Chrome extensions installed by enterprise policy.
4. Now open the Google Chrome menu once again, press the “Settings” menu.
5. You will see the Chrome’s settings page. Scroll down and click “Advanced” link.
6. Scroll down again and press the “Reset” button.
7. The Chrome will display the reset profile settings page as shown on the screen above.
8. Next click the “Reset” button.
9. Once this process is finished, your browser’s default search engine, new tab page and startpage will be restored to their original defaults.
10. To learn more, read the article How to reset Chrome settings to default.

Get rid of Bingo Captcha Point ads from IE

The Internet Explorer reset is great if your browser is hijacked or you have unwanted add-ons or toolbars on your web-browser, which installed by an malicious software.

First, launch the Internet Explorer, then click ‘gear’ icon . It will display the Tools drop-down menu on the right part of the web-browser, then click the “Internet Options” as on the image below.

In the “Internet Options” screen, select the “Advanced” tab, then click the “Reset” button. The Internet Explorer will display the “Reset Internet Explorer settings” prompt. Further, press the “Delete personal settings” check box to select it. Next, press the “Reset” button as shown below.

Once the process is finished, click “Close” button. Close the Internet Explorer and restart your PC for the changes to take effect. This step will help you to restore your web browser’s start page, newtab and search provider by default to default state.

Delete Bingo Captcha Point from Mozilla Firefox by resetting web-browser settings

Resetting your Mozilla Firefox is first troubleshooting step for any issues with your web-browser program, including the redirect to Bingo Captcha Point web site. Your saved bookmarks, form auto-fill information and passwords won’t be cleared or changed.

Run the Mozilla Firefox and click the menu button (it looks like three stacked lines) at the top right of the internet browser screen. Next, press the question-mark icon at the bottom of the drop-down menu. It will show the slide-out menu.

Select the “Troubleshooting information”. If you’re unable to access the Help menu, then type “about:support” in your address bar and press Enter. It bring up the “Troubleshooting Information” page like below.

Click the “Refresh Firefox” button at the top right of the Troubleshooting Information page. Select “Refresh Firefox” in the confirmation prompt. The Firefox will begin a process to fix your problems that caused by the Bingo Captcha Point adware software. After, it is finished, click the “Finish” button.

Automatic Removal of Bingo Captcha Point popup advertisements

Many antivirus companies have designed software that help detect adware software and thereby remove Bingo Captcha Point from the Edge, Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer and Chrome browsers. Below is a a few of the free applications you may want to run. Your personal computer can have lots of PUPs, adware and browser hijackers installed at the same time, so we suggest, if any unwanted or malicious program returns after restarting the device, then start your computer into Safe Mode and run the anti-malware utility once again.

Remove Bingo Captcha Point pop-ups with Zemana Anti-Malware

Zemana is a free tool that performs a scan of your computer and displays if there are existing adware software, browser hijackers, viruses, worms, spyware, trojans and other malicious software residing on your device. If malware is found, Zemana can automatically remove it. Zemana AntiMalware does not conflict with other anti-malware and antivirus software installed on your device.

Installing the Zemana is simple. First you will need to download Zemana from the following link. Save it to your Desktop so that you can access the file easily.

After the downloading process is done, close all applications and windows on your computer. Open a directory in which you saved it. Double-click on the icon that’s named Zemana.AntiMalware.Setup as shown below.

When the installation begins, you will see the “Setup wizard” that will help you install Zemana Anti-Malware on your personal computer.

Once install is done, you will see window similar to the one below.

Now click the “Scan” button to scan for adware which causes the annoying Bingo Captcha Point pop ups. This process may take some time, so please be patient. While the Zemana Anti-Malware utility is scanning, you can see how many objects it has identified as being affected by malicious software.

After Zemana has completed scanning, Zemana AntiMalware will prepare a list of unwanted applications and adware software. In order to remove all threats, simply click “Next” button.

The Zemana Anti-Malware will remove adware responsible for Bingo Captcha Point ads and move the selected threats to the program’s quarantine.

Use Hitman Pro to remove Bingo Captcha Point pop ups

HitmanPro is a free tool which can identify adware that causes pop-ups. It’s not always easy to locate all the junk apps that your PC might have picked up on the Net. HitmanPro will find the adware, hijackers and other malicious software you need to erase.

1. Visit the following page to download the latest version of Hitman Pro for Windows. Save it on your Desktop.
   
   

   HitmanPro
   12066 downloads
   Author: Sophos
   Category: Security tools
   Update: June 28, 2018
   
2. Once the downloading process is complete, launch the Hitman Pro, double-click the HitmanPro.exe file.
3. If the “User Account Control” prompts, press Yes to continue.
4. In the HitmanPro window, click the “Next” to start scanning your PC for the adware software that causes Bingo Captcha Point advertisements in your web browser. A system scan may take anywhere from 5 to 30 minutes, depending on your computer.
5. As the scanning ends, a list of all items detected is created. Next, you need to press “Next”. Now, click the “Activate free license” button to begin the free 30 days trial to remove all malicious software found.

Delete Bingo Captcha Point advertisements with MalwareBytes Anti-Malware

You can get rid of Bingo Captcha Point ads automatically through the use of MalwareBytes AntiMalware. We suggest this free malicious software removal tool because it can easily get rid of hijackers, adware, PUPs and toolbars with all their components such as files, folders and registry entries.

Download MalwareBytes Anti-Malware on your personal computer from the link below.

After downloading is finished, close all windows on your PC system. Further, open the file called MBSetup. If the “User Account Control” prompt pops up as displayed in the figure below, click the “Yes” button.

It will display the Setup wizard that will help you install MalwareBytes Anti-Malware on the device. Follow the prompts and do not make any changes to default settings.

Once install is done successfully, click “Get Started” button. Then MalwareBytes AntiMalware will automatically start and you can see its main window as displayed in the following example.

Next, click the “Scan” button to perform a system scan with this tool for the adware responsible for Bingo Captcha Point advertisements. Depending on your PC system, the scan can take anywhere from a few minutes to close to an hour.

When MalwareBytes AntiMalware has completed scanning your computer, a list of all threats detected is created. All found threats will be marked. You can remove them all by simply click “Quarantine” button.

The MalwareBytes Anti-Malware will start to remove adware software that causes multiple intrusive pop-ups. Once finished, you can be prompted to reboot your PC. We recommend you look at the following video, which completely explains the process of using the MalwareBytes to remove hijackers, adware and other malware.

Stop Bingo Captcha Point advertisements

To put it simply, you need to use an adblocker utility (AdGuard, for example). It will stop and protect you from all intrusive webpages such as Bingo Captcha Point, ads and popups. To be able to do that, the ad-blocking program uses a list of filters. Each filter is a rule that describes a malicious web-page, an advertising content, a banner and others. The adblocker program automatically uses these filters, depending on the websites you’re visiting.

Installing the AdGuard is simple. First you will need to download AdGuard by clicking on the following link. Save it directly to your MS Windows Desktop.

After downloading is complete, run the downloaded file. You will see the “Setup Wizard” screen similar to the one below.

Follow the prompts. After the setup is finished, you will see a window as on the image below.

You can click “Skip” to close the installation program and use the default settings, or click “Get Started” button to see an quick tutorial which will help you get to know AdGuard better.

In most cases, the default settings are enough and you don’t need to change anything. Each time, when you launch your PC, AdGuard will start automatically and stop undesired ads, block Bingo Captcha Point, as well as other harmful or misleading web-sites. For an overview of all the features of the application, or to change its settings you can simply double-click on the AdGuard icon, that is located on your desktop.

Finish words

Once you have removed the adware software using the steps, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Chrome and Edge will no longer redirect you to various intrusive web-pages such as Bingo Captcha Point. Unfortunately, if the instructions does not help you, then you have caught a new adware, and then the best way – ask for help here.