Fake QR Code Detector
Scammers are placing fake QR codes everywhere – parking meters, restaurants, flyers. Upload any QR code and find out if it's real or a scam.
Check QR Code Safety
Drag & drop a QR code image here, or click to upload.
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Where Fake QR Codes Are Found
Parking Meters
Stickers placed over real payment QR codes
Restaurant Menus
Fake codes lead to phishing or malware
Event Posters
Fake event tickets or "exclusive offers"
Payment Terminals
Redirects to fake payment processors
How to Spot a Fake QR Code
🔍 Sticker Over Original
Look for edges of stickers placed over existing QR codes. Scammers often cover legitimate codes.
🔍 Low Quality Print
Fake QR codes are often printed on cheap paper or stickers that don't match the rest of the signage.
🔍 Unusual Placement
QR codes in strange locations or on unofficial-looking materials should raise suspicion.
🔍 Check the URL
Always verify the destination URL. Fake codes lead to misspelled domains or IP addresses.
What Our Detector Finds
Phishing Sites
Fake login pages for banks, PayPal, Amazon, Google, and other popular services.
Malware Downloads
Links to .exe, .apk, and other executable files that install viruses or spyware.
Crypto Scams
Wallet drainers and fake "airdrop" sites designed to steal your cryptocurrency.
Found a Suspicious QR Code?
Check it before you scan it. It takes 2 seconds.