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I cannot see the security codes on backpage or craigslist to reply to an ad, what do I do?

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when I try to reply to an ad on Craigslist or Backpage it tells me to put in the security code....I can't see a security code. Is there something I can change in my settings to allow me to see this. My friends computer has no problems seeing the code.

when I try to reply to an ad on Craigslist or Backpage it tells me to put in the security code....I can't see a security code. Is there something I can change in my settings to allow me to see this. My friends computer has no problems seeing the code.

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