Did you know where this QR code would lead you?
This is a safe awareness demo showing what can happen when someone scans a QR code without knowing where it leads.
Nothing on this page is being saved, logged, or transmitted.
Safe demo: This QR safety demo was made by Joe Adams. The final redirect goes to his real socials page.
1. This is the actual link you opened
Regardless of what you were told, this is the real domain your phone opened from the QR code:
JavaScript is required to display the current domain.
QR safety tip: do not trust the poster, sticker, flyer, or email. Trust the domain your phone actually opens.
2. Your browser and request reveal clues
The browser can reveal device details. The web server also sees the IP address that made the request.
Device guess
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IP address seen by server
216.73.216.239
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Browser window
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Full user agent:
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A malicious QR code could show one thing briefly, collect basic details, and then send you somewhere else.
https://joeadamsphilly.com
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QR safety tip: preview the link and check the domain before opening it.