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Bluesky says it is "working behind the scenes" to make it easier for users to get verified and imposters to be spotted.

We are working behind the scenes to help many organisations and high-profile individuals set up their verified domain handles,” said the social media platform.

X rival Bluesky has responded with more details about ongoing plans to tackle impersonation and verification on the platform.

The influx of new users to Bluesky has opened up new opportunities for scammers and impersonators hoping to capitalize on the attention.

As one report explains, one of the tricky consequences is that when someone verifies their account, their old username becomes available again, which can be confusing. To stop people from pretending to be others, Bluesky is making accounts that are meant to be parodies or fan accounts say so very clearly. If they don't, they could be removed.

The recent flood of new accounts at Bluesky has apparently been accompanied by an increase in "doppelganger" accounts. The service is examining countermeasures.

Bluesky, the fast-growing social media platform, is increasingly becoming a hub for celebrities and influencers.

Bluesky has updated its impersonation policy to be "more aggressive" after third-party analysis highlighted its verification problem. The Bluesky Safety account said that the social media service is removing accounts that are impersonating other people and those squatting on handles.