QRaware

QR Code Risks

A QR code can hide a harmful link. Learn how scams steal personal data, spot warning signs, and scan with greater confidence.

A person is holding a smartphone in front of a computer monitor, capturing a picture of a screen displaying a design with a QR code. The design is colorful with checkerboard patterns and includes text encouraging users to scan the QR code. The desk is cluttered with books, a small figurine, and office supplies.
A black and white image features a QR code illuminated by a soft spotlight. Several transparent squares with grid patterns are suspended above, adding a layered, abstract effect. The contrast between light and dark creates a striking, almost mysterious atmosphere.

Common QR Risks

Spot fake links, malicious downloads, payment scams and hidden tracking before scanning unfamiliar QR codes.