Here's How You Can Tell Who Paid For A Blue Check Mark On Twitter

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Hola, Rat Rock Nation! It's Davey Mac of the Morning Rat Race here! And I have a little tech info for ya!

So, if you're a Social Media type...you've heard the controversy with Twitter. Since Elon Musk bought the app and made a few changes...there are now all kinds of accounts who have the "verified" blue check marks next to their name.

As a result, some people have been confused as to which verified accounts are "real" and which ones were purchased recently. So here's how you can tell...

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...First...go to the verified account's profile. Once there...hover your mouse over the blue check mark itself and click it. If someone has been a legitimately verified account for a while...this message will pop up:

But...if the person recently purchased their blue check mark from Twitter...it will have this message:

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BAM! It's as simple as that! And now you know the difference! Incidentally, the Dave Man is old school verified, baby! Check me out @EastSideDave! I'm legit, baby! Too legit to quit!

I'm Davey Mac...and that's my Twitter Tip for ya! Have a great day!

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“East Side” Dave McDonald has been the co-host of The Morning Rat Race for the past ten years. A lifelong Monmouth County resident, Davey Mac was raised in Spring Lake and graduated from Monmouth University. Additionally, Davey Mac co-hosts The East Side Dave and Son Wrestling Show (which is available on WRAT.com and is nationally syndicated by Beasley Digital Media). Davey Mac is a mega-sports fan, crazy wrestling enthusiast, Star Wars obsessive, rock and roll freak, and all-around Pop Culture nut. From the hottest streaming shows to the best in live sports, Dave tries to watch everything.

Here’s How You Can Tell Who Paid For A Blue Check Mark On Twitter

Hola, Rat Rock Nation! It’s Davey Mac of the Morning Rat Race here! And I have a little tech info for ya! So, if you’re a Social Media type…you’ve heard…

East Side Dave // Co-Host Of The Morning Rat Race

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