Twitter Mistaken Identity: How To Make Sure You're Tweeting At The Right Jane Doe

There are only so many first name-last name combinations.

You may even have two friends or colleagues with the exact same name. So, what to do when you’re trying to find someone’s Twitter handle and you’re not sure how to discern between @John_Smith, @JohnSmith, and @JSmith?

Below, five tips for making sure you don’t commit a case of Twitter mistaken identity.

1. Save your tweet as a draft and exit. Don’t rely on Twitter’s suggestions for accounts as you start typing the @ sign and the first few letters of someone’s name.

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