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If your web scraper keeps getting blocked, it might be due to your TLS fingerprint. Even when you set your HTTP headers like a browser, anti-bot systems can spot automated requests by analyzing your TLS fingerprint during the handshake. Tools like cURL Impersonate, which mimics browser TLS configurations, can help bypass these blocks. For complete scraping freedom, consider using solutions like Bright Data's Scraping Browser API.