You got conned for the sake a QR code, pal, and you know it. Your ego won't allow an embarrassing admission, instead you prefer to fumble for any excuse to defend those who connived to convince you to partake in a trial free of charge.
Harari, Schwab's oppo, publicly gloats about the "hackable animals" and "useless class" they have fooled. In truth, his contempt for the likes of you is justified.