
Verification scams hitting Elon Musk’s X after changing former Twitter check marks
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X has changed their policies on getting your profile verified with a blue check mark. This has given scammers a unique opportunity. Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson explains.
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Before Elon Musk took over Twitter, there was only one way to get the blue check mark – or Twitter Blue – on Twitter. To do so, you had to be a well-known figure like a celebrity, politician, journalist or part of an organization. Generally, Twitter would reach out to the person directly to confirm their identity.