Where Does This QR Code Go?
Before you scan that QR code, check it here. Our tool reveals the hidden link behind any QR code and warns you if it leads to a malicious or phishing website.
For example: `Upload a photo of a QR code`
What We Check For
- AI-generated or manipulated image detection
- Text or link extraction from images (OCR)
- QR code destination analysis and threat score
- Stolen/reused images or identities (reverse image search)
- Forgery or tampering indicators in documents
- Image text analysis for Scam/Spam keywords
- Unnatural visual cues (background oddities, asymmetry, eyes/teeth artifacts)
How It Works
Upload the QR Code Image
Take a picture of the QR code you want to check and upload it here.
Click “Start Scan”
Decode the content and expand any shortened URLs.
Check the destination against safety databases.
Review QR Code Safety Report
Provide your a report describing risks and the true link.
About QR Code Scams Detector
QR codes are fast, but they can hide malicious links. Cyber-thieves are plastering suspicious QR code stickers everywhere from parking meters to menu boards at eateries. Our tool enables you to see where a code takes you without having to scan it through your phone.
How It Works
- Upload an image of the QR code.
- We automatically decipher it and reveal to you the entire actual URL it points to.
- We check that URL against known phishing and malware sites in databases.
Common QR Code Scams
- Phishing: It will trick you into going to a fake banking/payments page that looks real but is actually designed to snatch your login/credit card information.
- Malware: The code tricks you into downloading a malicious app that can infect your phone.
- Payment Diversion: A scam sticker on a parking meter or vending machine sends your payment to a thief instead of the city or company.
Why Check First?
Our program reveals to you the actual destination site, so it's easy to recognize a fake. For instance, a code for use at a city parking lot should be sent to MyCity-Parking.gov and not to Quick-Pay-Free.xyz. Let us protect you by revealing to you the reality before the click
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are QR codes used by scammers so much now?
They conceal the url destination and are simple to stick over actual codes out in the wild.
How can I check a QR code without necessarily scanning it through my mobile phone?
Just attach a clear and good quality image of the QR code here. We will attempt to decrypt the information stored therein, unravel any shortened link that may be included, and give you the full URL in all its details.
Does it automatically become safer by having the extension of .gov or .bank?
Safer, albeit check spellings and sub-domains too. Lookalikes do exist.
A parking meter QR looks off. What should I do?
Use the official app or keypad. Avoid codes on stickers or with odd domains.
Can shortened links from QR codes be risky at all times?
Yes. It is always wise to expand and fully check the eventual destination prior to going ahead.