Uncovering Account History (/about)
What is it? The /about endpoint provides a “transparency report” for any X account. It reveals the account’s registered country, the number of times they have changed their username, and their identity verification status.
Why use it?
- Fraud Detection: Frequent username changes are a common red flag for accounts that have been bought, sold, or used for scams.
- KYC Compliance: Verify the reported country of an account for regulatory or geo-fencing purposes.
- Brand Protection: Ensure that a potential partner hasn’t previously operated under a controversial name.
country: Registered location.username_change_count: Historical handle changes.last_username_change_at: The timestamp of the most recent rebrand.