Update: Google reached out to me and asked me to try a new app to scan it, such as Barcode Scanner for Android of QuickMark for iPhone. I tried it and both QuickMark and Barcode Scanner return my business. So a poor quality QR scanner will return a bad listing. I guess technically, this is not a Google bug.
We are aware of Google Maps listings being hijacked, that is nothing new. But remember Google is sending out favorite places decals? Well, I got mine today and I decided to try it out.
Guess what? When you scan the QR bar code it takes you to a different business!
RustyBrick is my company and here is my Google Place:
Here is a video with proof:
Here is a link to the Citrus Grille which is what comes up after you scan my code.
Here is a video of me "unboxing" the decal today:
I am not sure how Google can fix this? Either:
(1) Send me a new decal with new bar code? (2) Update their database so they do not have to send me a new decal?
The thing is, I just hope I don't get calls from the Citrus Grille, that would be annoying!
Forum discussion at Google Maps Help.
