Elon Musk's Twitter Replaces Free Verification With Paid Blue Checkmarks, Sparking Confusion and Impersonation
- Twitter is removing thousands of legacy verification check marks for notable users.
- Impersonation accounts are emerging, causing potential harm in emergency situations.
- High-profile users including government offices, celebrities, and public figures have lost verification.
- Verification is now only available through paid Twitter Blue subscriptions ranging from $8 to $1,000 per month, depending on the type of account.
- Musk claims he is personally paying for a select few high-profile accounts to retain verification, though some of those accounts have denied paying.
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