Exposing the Instagram Blue Check Scandal

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Propublica article: https://www.propublica.org/article/instagram-spotify-verified-fake-musicians

TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Intro
0:53 - How Many People Joined?
1:36 - Millionaire Mentor IG Paid Posts
2:25 - "As Featured On" Paid Press
3:51 - The Scheme
5:01 - The Black Market for Verification
6:04 - How Much Money They Charged
6:58 - Who Was Behind It?
7:46 - Giveaway Growth Scheme
8:52 - Final Thoughts