PSN Code Generator: Is This Legal?
PSN code generators promise unlimited free PSN credit. In this article, we reveal whether this is legal and how the code generators work.
PS3 and PS4: This is how the supposed PSN code generators work
If you top up your PSN account with credit, you can buy and download games and DLC content from the PSN store. With the high prices, the offer of the many PSN code generators on the net seems tempting: with just a few clicks you should receive free credit for your PSN account. The procedure described is always similar:
- First you should log in to the code generator with your PSN account.
- Then click on a button and the program should generate a credit code.
- You must then enter this code in the PSN store and should receive between 10 and 50 euros.
PSN Code Generators: Beware of Trojans and Password Theft
The developers of these generators claim to have cracked the PlayStation credit code algorithm and are therefore giving away free credit. In fact, it's just made up. Instead, innumerable dangers lurk behind the avoidable code generators.
- Usually you have to download and install a program in order to use the code generator. In this way, viruses and Trojans are often introduced onto your PC. In the worst case, the malware developers can then access your data and control your PC remotely.
- If you also log into the alleged code generator with your PSN account, your password can be intercepted easily. In this way, the developers gain access to your PSN account and can thus top up, use up or sell the account data. If your account has been hacked in this way, we will help you in a separate practical tip.
- With many PSN code generators, you should also complete surveys and provide your personal data. This is a popular trick to get your data for advertising. In some cases, you can even get an expensive subscription.
- Another common trick is mostly used in social networks like Facebook or on YouTube. PSN codes are promised here if you like the post or leave a positive comment. Often this is just a trick to get good reviews. Therefore, only participate in such competitions if you know the person or trust him.
- Under no circumstances should you use codes that are shown in videos or simply posted by other users. These are usually fakes.
- Even if there was actually a working PSN code generator, you should definitely keep your distance. After all, when you redeem the Sony code, you pretend to have bought a voucher card. This not only jeopardizes your PSN account, but can even commit a criminal fraud if in doubt.
- You won't legally get PSN codes for free, but with a few tricks at least significantly cheaper. We will show you how this works on the next page.
