SAFE-SCAN LINK CHECKS
Safe QR Code Generator — Built-in Phishing Protection for Every Code
Safe-Scan checks every destination when you create or edit a dynamic code: https only, no URL shorteners, a Google Safe Browsing lookup. Free forever, no account required.
Generate a Safe QR Code Free →The QR Phishing Threat — By The Numbers
716,306
Malicious QR codes found by Mimecast in Q3 2025 (APWG)
+13%
Growth over the previous quarter (635,672 in Q2 2025)
3M+
Unique malicious QR codes found from Q2 2024 through Q3 2025
QR phishing bypasses email security filters because the malicious URL is hidden inside an image. Attackers place stickers over legitimate QR codes in restaurants, parking meters, and public spaces. Truly Free QR addresses the part it can control with Safe-Scan — a destination check when a code is created or edited.
How Safe-Scan Works
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Destination check
When you create or edit a dynamic code, the destination is checked: https only, URL shorteners rejected, high-risk address patterns rejected, and a Google Safe Browsing lookup for known malware and phishing.
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Safe-Scan page
Every dynamic code has a Safe-Scan page that shows the full destination URL and the results of the checks, so you can review where a code leads before you print or share it.
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HTTPS redirects
Redirects are served over HTTPS. No plain HTTP redirects, no mixed content.
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What it does not do
Safe-Scan does not re-check a destination on every scan, and it cannot stop someone from placing another sticker over your printed code. Inspect codes in public places from time to time.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is QR code phishing (quishing)?
Quishing is a cyberattack where malicious QR codes redirect users to phishing websites. The Anti-Phishing Working Group counted 716,306 malicious QR codes in the third quarter of 2025 alone. Unlike email phishing, QR codes can slip past security filters because the URL is hidden inside an image.
How does Safe-Scan protect users from QR phishing?
Safe-Scan checks the destination when you create or edit a dynamic code: https only, no URL shorteners or high-risk address patterns, and a Google Safe Browsing lookup. Each code also has a Safe-Scan page that shows the destination and the results.
How can I tell if a QR code is safe to scan?
Look at the code in person for stickers placed over it. Before scanning unknown codes, use a QR scanner that previews the destination URL. Never scan QR codes from unsolicited emails or texts.
Is it safe to use QR codes for business?
Yes, when the code is made with care. Safe-Scan checks the destination when you create or edit a dynamic code, and redirects run over HTTPS.
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