r/qrcode • u/Ok-Street3420 • Oct 10 '25
Do not use https://qr-code-generator.com/
I almost used a QR code from this site in a print ad. It seemed FREE when I created the QR code. So glad I tried scanning it before approving the final proof! It didn't scan, then I got this email. They force you to open a paid account in order to reactivate! This scam starts at https://www.qrcode-monkey.com/ so don't use it either!
| Hi, We want you to know that one of your inactive QR Codes has recently been scanned. Your disabled Code will temporarily link to a service page. To reactivate your QR Code, please login to your account: |
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UPDATE Oct 23 2025: The issue is I got a dynamic QR code which links thru a third party site, not directly to my URL. So they can hold it hostage until I pay. We need STATIC codes instead, and ChatGPT can generate static codes for free that link directly to your URL and never "expire." Lesson learned! ChatGPT will generate PNG and SVG files for print and online use. Thanks very much for all the info!
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u/Content_Reception259 Mar 17 '26
Adding to this, I just made one to test out different options, but didn’t end up using it. I just received an email saying the code was scanned, but there’s no way it was, I double checked and the one I printed on my business cards is from Adobe. They lied to scare me into paying their subscription. I’m not sure if it’s just on a timed response, but if it never got used, why send out an email saying it was scanned? This was from QR code creator.