This creates a . The Verified badge becomes the sales tool that convinces new victims to sign up, who then pay to get Verified themselves.
Because the "Verified" status is highly desirable, scammers have started creating fake badges. They photoshop the NPC logo onto a screenshot or use a fake Discord role to lure victims into private deals.
The method relies heavily on paid ads. To get the $1,000 days you see in the testimonials, you must spend money. The Academy does not fund your ads; you do. Combined with high ad costs (CPMs on TikTok are rising), Verified members report spending $2,000 to make $1,500.
Here’s a short, interesting piece based on the NPC Capture Academy concept, written in a verified, in-world style.