It should be easy to know when you’ve found the official YouTube channel of a creator, artist, brand, or public figure. So in late October, we’re updating what it means for channels to be “Verified” w/ new eligibility criteria & a new look. Details → https://yt.be/help/3QfB pic.twitter.com/JXOvMbkbns
Ah yes so now people can be scammed even easier now. When comments impersonate a channel saying they'll give away gift cards, it's likely that now even MORE people will fall for it, as no distinction can be made it terms of verification