FreeurlSafety and trust articles
Practical guides on short links, QR codes, UTM tracking and link analytics. Written for people who share links for a living.
What Is Quishing and How to Avoid It (QR Phishing)
Quishing is phishing done through a QR code. Here is how it works, the warning signs, and a simple routine that keeps you safe, whether you scan codes or print them for your business.
Nov 3, 2026 · 6 min readHow to Spot a Fake QR Code Sticker (7 Checks)
Scammers stick their own QR codes over real ones on parking meters, menus and flyers. Here are seven checks that catch most of them, and what to do if you already scanned one.
Nov 2, 2026 · 6 min readHow to Check a Bit.ly Link Before You Click It
A short link hides its destination by design. Here are three ways to see where a bit.ly link goes before you open it, and the red flags that mean you should not.
Oct 24, 2026 · 7 min readAre Short Links Safe? 7 Checks Before You Click
Short links hide where they lead. Seven quick checks to run before you click, and what a link shortener can and cannot protect you from.
Oct 13, 2026 · 5 min read