Influencers who want to obtain Instagram verification – one of the site's coveted blue ticks – are paying thousands of dollars to get the symbol on the black market. Anonymous insiders team up with Instagram and Facebook contacts, who secretly fill out the required submission forms before attempting to verify the account themselves. " The practice is regarded as an open secret among Instagram influencers, who have found that gaining verification through the proper channels can be elusive. A post shared by @kristen_steele (@kristenssteele_) on Jun 24, 2017 at 9:42am PDT
Influencers who want to obtain Instagram verification – one of the site's coveted blue ticks – are paying thousands of dollars to get the symbol on the black market. Anonymous insiders team up with Instagram and Facebook contacts, who secretly fill out the required submission forms before attempting to verify the account themselves. The practice is regarded as an open secret among Instagram influencers, who have found that gaining verification through the proper channels can be elusive. A post shared by @kristen_steele (@kristenssteele_) on Jun 24, 2017 at 9:42am PDT