According to X, verified accounts are accounts that are of public interest.
Verification is only necessary for high-profile individuals, well-known brands, and large organizations.
Some users make a run at trick followers into believing that their account is verified.
If you see this on any account, don’t fall for it.
In other words, it’s perceived as an endorsement.
By giving verified users visual distinction, X strengthened the perception of the blue checkmark badge being an endorsement.
Users couldn’t understand why some accounts got verified while others didn’t.
X also recommends that all verified accounts be cautious with connecting third-party apps.
X recommends reviewing them regularly and revoking access to ones that look unfamiliar or aren’t being used.
X has the right to remove verification at any time without notifying the account holder.
If an account loses its verification status, X might decide that it’s not eligible to be restored.
