Recent research says that when anyone googles bitcoin QR code generator websites that are shown in search results mostly lead to the fake ones. The report of the Forbes states that 4 out of the first five results leads to scam websites. If anyone generates code through these websites the transactions made would automatically go to the scammer’s address. Users need to be careful while generating a QR code and should use a trusted website for generating a bitcoin QR code. It is suggested that before making a transaction users should verify the QR code by scanning it with a wallet app.