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Marcus Leary

Dallas

Journalist at Freelance

News Writer at Game Rant

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  • The Top TikTok Scams You Need to Avoid

    Jan 14, 2024 | hackernoon.com | Marcus Leary

    Remember when social media was just about interacting with your friends? With every new app that pops up, it always seems like fraud has to follow. TikTok scams are becoming more prevalent every day, and the victims are starting to pile up. Top TikTok Scams to Look Out ForThere are so many different types of TikTok scams that it’s impossible to fit them all in one article. Below, I’ve listed some of the most common and insidious ones that have plagued the popular platform and how to avoid them.

  • Is Momentum Solar a Pyramid Scheme?

    Dec 30, 2023 | hackernoon.com | Marcus Leary

    It’s no exaggeration that new scams are popping up online almost daily. In my quest to help people avoid these money traps, I try to keep my ear to the ground as much as possible. One of the searches I kept coming across online was “Is Momentum Solar a pyramid scheme?”I had no idea what Momentum Solar was, so I had to look into it. On the surface, I found a business selling a newer technology to the masses. Below the surface, I found a swarm of angry customers armed with business-ending allegations.

  • Brushing Scams on Amazon: What They Are and How to Handle Them

    Dec 23, 2023 | hackernoon.com | Marcus Leary

    The internet is a place full of fraud, with new schemes popping up every day. One of the strangest frauds that have popped up lately are brushing scams. You come home one day after a long day of work to find a random package from Amazon at your doorstep. You don’t remember ordering anything, so you know there must have been some kind of mix-up. You pick up the package and check the label. Wait— that’s your name right there. And the correct address. Maybe this package is yours.

  • The Most Typical Mercari Scams You Should Look Out For

    Dec 11, 2023 | hackernoon.com | Marcus Leary

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  • The Most Common Indicators of a Phishing Attempt (With Screenshots)

    Nov 18, 2023 | hackernoon.com | Marcus Leary

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Marcus Leary
Marcus Leary @StoryForc3
29 Mar 23

Who knew there were so many good Spider-Man games on the PC? (If you're a hardcore Spider-Man fan) https://t.co/8F2Id4x8rj @pcgamer @SpiderMan @insomniacgames @Activision

Marcus Leary
Marcus Leary @StoryForc3
29 Mar 23

Does Spider-Man have the best rogues gallery in comics? https://t.co/DvrRN51Va3 @SpiderMan @Marvel

Marcus Leary
Marcus Leary @StoryForc3
29 Mar 23

For those who haven't played Miles Morales yet, here are a few reasons to get started: https://t.co/aocoU0CcDD https://t.co/YUZTYicrZS https://t.co/TSNv7b7WQI @insomniacgames @PlayStation