![CNN Gives Tips on Trustworthy Tweeting with Mashable's Ben Parr [VIDEO]](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/archives/04VyOgdHuREuqk6KNEXP493/hero-image.fill.size_1248x702.v1647018081.gif)
Mashable's Ben Parr joined via phone and highlighted Powertwitter.me, a browser add-on that expands short URLs so you know what you're about to click on. He also pointed to Tweetblocker, a Twitter spam-fighting site we've covered before on Mashable: the site lets you enter a username and see if that person is a spammer.
Another site highlighted: TweetGrade. This handy tool lets you enter a Twitter username and see how worthwhile it would be to follow that person: it's particularly useful if you receive a message that the person is following you and want to know if you should follow them back.
A final tip offered (and probably the most valuable): the account Twitter.com/spam is the official way to report spammers to the Twitter staff. Just send a direct message to this account to let them know you've spotted a spammer.
The full video clip is embedded below.
How did Ben do? Let us know in the comments!