# Why is my qr code coming as invalid after scanning?

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**Tags:** qr-code-scan\
**Created:** [December 17, 2024, 10:39am UTC](https://community.the-qrcode-generator.com/t/why-is-my-qr-code-coming-as-invalid-after-scanning/232 "2024-12-17T10:39:04Z")\
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**Post date:** [December 17, 2024, 10:39am UTC](https://community.the-qrcode-generator.com/t/why-is-my-qr-code-coming-as-invalid-after-scanning/232/1 "2024-12-17T10:39:04Z")

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I found a QR code on a product package that promised a coupon code when scanned. I tried multiple scanning methods, but it keeps showing as invalid. Any idea why?