QR code scam checker
Say where you found the code, then paste what it says or drop a picture of it. You get the warning signs for that place, in plain words.
Or drop a picture of the QR code
or paste a screenshot (Ctrl+V)a screenshot, a photo, or a picture someone sent you
The picture is read on your device. No link is opened or visited by this page.
Point the camera at the code
Checked. Scan with the app and it warns you before a risky link opens, on every code, for free.
The iPhone app- 01
Say where it was
Pick the place: parking meter, parcel card, email or text, restaurant table, poster, or a payment request.
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Give it the code
Paste the link the code shows, or drop a photo or screenshot of the code itself.
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Read the signs
Each warning sign is explained, with what to do instead for that place (the official app, the address typed by hand).
Why the place matters
The same link can be fine on a restaurant table and a red flag on a parking meter. Fake QR codes turn up where people expect to pay or log in quickly: stickers on meters and EV chargers, "missed delivery" cards, emails that say your account needs action. The checker adds the checks that fit where you found it.
Payment codes get extra care. A UPI, bank or crypto code always sends money from you. Scanning never pays you anything, so any "scan to receive money" request is a scam.
Warning signs, never a verdict
You get one of two answers: warning signs found (each one explained) or no warning signs found. No checker can see a scam site's intentions from its address, so we never say a code is safe.
If the code is on something physical, look at it too: a sticker on top of another code, a code that looks newer or crooked, or a sign with no company name are the oldest tricks.
If you already paid or logged in
Call your bank or card company on the number printed on your card, change the password you typed (and anywhere you use it), and report it to the police or your national fraud service. Acting in the first hour gives the best chance of stopping a payment.
Are QR codes safe to scan?
Scanning is harmless: it only reads text. The risk is what you do next, like typing a password or card number into a fake page, or installing an app from a link. Check where the link goes first.
How do I know if a parking QR code is fake?
Look for a sticker over the original code, then check the website name the code opens matches the parking company or city on the sign. When in doubt, pay in the company's official app or at the machine.
Can a QR code on a parcel be a scam?
Yes. Fake delivery cards ask you to scan and pay a small fee to redeliver. Real carriers don't do that by QR code; go to the carrier's website yourself and enter the tracking number.
What is quishing?
Phishing with a QR code. The code hides a link to a fake login or payment page, often in an email that says your account, password or two-step login needs action.
Does no warning signs mean it is safe?
No. It means the address has none of the usual tricks. A scam site can have a clean address. If a code asks you to pay or log in, use the company's own app or type its address yourself.
What should I do if I scanned a fake QR code?
If you only scanned it and closed the page, you are usually fine. If you typed a password, change it. If you paid, call your bank straight away on the number on your card.
QR Code Scan KitComing soon
