Use case
QR code scams
How attackers use QR codes for phishing, fake payments and misleading redirects.
Benefit
Check the real domain before entering data.
Benefit
Treat urgent payment prompts with caution.
Benefit
Keep suspicious payloads as text for review.
Privacy
Local-first by design
The app can expose signals, but context and source still matter.
Typical scam pattern
A QR code can hide the real destination until it is decoded. Attackers use that delay to send people to fake login pages, payment pages or forms that ask for personal data.
What SafeCodeScan checks
The scanner looks at HTTPS, short links, IP addresses, unusual ports, redirect parameters, suspicious wording and brand names in misleading domain parts.
What still needs human judgment
A clean-looking URL can still be unsafe if the sender, poster or payment context is wrong. Always compare the displayed domain with the expected official source.
Method
How the check works
SafeCodeScan decodes the payload locally, separates readable parts such as protocol, host, path and parameters, then explains common warning signs in plain language.
Limits
No result is a guarantee
A code can change behavior after you open a destination. Always verify the source, the displayed domain and the context before entering data or making payments.
Does this send data to a server?
The app can expose signals, but context and source still matter.
Is the result guaranteed?
No. SafeCodeScan gives cautious hints and local checks, not a guarantee.
Can I use it on mobile?
Yes. The interface is mobile-first and supports camera or local generator workflows.