Fraud prevention

Warning: not every QR scanner app is safe

How to spot manipulation and protect your data

More and more people rely on QR codes — convenient, fast and everywhere. What many don’t realise is that not every app that scans QR codes is trustworthy. Some so-called “QR scanner apps” on Android or iOS misuse the scan moment to request payment details, show ads, or even collect data without consent.

How third-party scanner apps trick users

• They show their own interface instead of your browser, hiding the actual website being opened.
• They inject ads or pop-ups to keep the app “free”.
• They ask for payments or “extra verification” unrelated to the QR code.

It may look like you scanned a DynaTag code, but in reality there’s a middle layer — the app itself — that misleads you.

How to recognise a suspicious QR scanner app

• The app asks for credit card or banking details after scanning.
• You see ads or banners before or after the website opens.
• Messages like “Enable premium to open this link”.
• A URL that differs from what’s printed on the product or packaging.
• The app forces login or registration without a clear reason.

If you see any of these signals, close the app and scan the QR code again using your phone’s camera — not a separate scanner app.

How to safely scan a DynaTag

1. Open your phone’s camera (supported by both Android and iPhone).
2. Point the camera at the QR code.
3. Tap the link that appears — it opens directly in your browser.

That’s it. No app. No tracking. No payments.

The safest way to use DynaTag is via your browser — not through external QR apps.

What DynaTag does — and doesn’t do

If you suspect fraud or have doubts

• Do not share payment details via a QR scan.
• Note the app name and the URL.
• Contact support@dynatag.com if you suspect a code was displayed incorrectly or misused.
• Consider removing the app and reporting it to your local consumer authority.