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Some kids are bypassing age verification checks with a fake mustache

A new survey found that kids find it easy to bypass age checks, despite a rise in age verification laws around the world.

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May 6, 2026 at 13:49 TechCrunch

Some kids are bypassing age verification checks with a fake mustache

A new survey found that kids find it easy to bypass age checks, despite a rise in age verification laws around the world.

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