Twitter is a fast-paced world of social media chat, but unlike Facebook and Instagram there is not a separate marketplace or group page. Twitter posts can be from an individual, brand or business. Twitter also has advertisement and promoted tweets. A post on Twitter is called a Tweet.

How do I report a Tweet on Twitter?

1. Go to the Tweet or list you want to report
2. Click on (tweet) or (list)
3. Select « Report ».
4. Select “it’s abusive or harmful”.
5. Explain why you believe the content is abusive
6. If you agree, Twitter will send you follow-up emails following your report

How do I report an account on Twitter?

1. Go to the account profile
2. Click on
3. Select « Report ».
4. Select « They’re being abusive or harmful »
5. Explain why you believe the content is abusive
6. If you agree, Twitter will send you follow-up emails following your report

NB. To report a Tweet or account you can also click on the drop-down arrow that appears on the side of the Tweet. This will take you to the same actions as listed above.

How do I report an Advert on Twitter?

Before you report a Twitter Ad, there are steps you can take which might resolve the issue.

• Dismiss the Ad by clicking the down arrow which appears in the right hand corner of the Tweet. Choose the option which appears in the list.
• Contact the Advertiser directly by clicking on their profile and selecting , which operates like an email message.
• Block the Advertiser, by clicking the down arrow which appears in the right hand corner of the Tweet. Choose the option which appears in the list.

You can also report the ad using this Twitter form.

Tip: Consider saving the ad or details of the Twitter handle (this is the text that appears after the ‘@’ – could also be known as a username) and/or the Tweet’s URL as evidence of your complaint.

If you think your Twitter account has been compromised, please check here for more information.