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
How about just giving checks left and right upon request (which is what this "update" is to combat), how about actually reviewing a channel's content? You want to prevent scammers from getting checks? Actually keep in touch with the real person like you're claiming to.