QR Codes on Oreo Packs in Kazakhstan Led to PIN-UP

Food blogger Ruslan Aitpaev (rus_goest, 307K followers on Instagram) on December 21
posted a video on Threads showing that a QR code on Oreo packaging led to a registration form for the online casino PIN-UP.

Incident Confirmed by Users

The incorrect link was also confirmed by other users in comments on the blogger’s video and under recent posts on the Oreo Instagram account.

Official Oreo Account Statement

The official Oreo Kazakhstan account stated that the QR code was hacked and directs users to third-party sites not associated with the brand.

The company urged consumers to temporarily avoid scanning the QR codes on packaging.

PIN-UP Statement

iGN reached out to PIN-UP for comment. The company stated that the incident is not related to the brand and constitutes a paid promotion.