A recent parody account for Connor McDavid has taken over headlines today, as they tweeted (as McDavid) that he had been traded to the New York Islanders.
Why was this so believable at first glance? Well, it is because Elon Musk is allowing anyone to be verified for just $8/month.
Take a look at the parody account:
Yes, that is correct. There is just 68 people following this parody account.
Elon Musk is somehow greedy for even more money, so expect things like the to continue with anyone being able to pretend to be someone for just $8/month.