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Spot the fake! How to tell a real FOX 29 employee as Twitter unveils verification changes
The gold checkmark on Twitter Verified account on Twitter is seen displayed on a phone screen in this illustration photo taken in Krakow, Poland on February 14, 2023 (Photo by Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images) PHILADELPHIA - Twitter has followed through on their plans to remove "legacy" blue checkmarks for thousands of Twitter users this month, opting for a paid-only model instead.The change, which took effect April 20, put an end to Twitter's previous verification system to prevent impersonations of high-profile accounts.Along with the verification came a blue checkmark, which often signaled an account was "authentic, notable and active." RELATED COVERAGE: Twitter to start removing legacy blue checkmarksThousands of journalists, celebrities, news outlets, politicians and big brands have achieved blue checkmark status since 2009.The previous process required a form, work submission and identification.