Episode 42 of Swipe Stories: Caught in the Con reveals alarming 2025 phishing trends including QR code scams disguised as birthday wishes, Coinbase cryptocurrency theft totaling $46 million, and workplace impersonation attacks targeting HR and IT departments. Host Finn Hack breaks down why these scams succeed and provides actionable protection strategies for digital safety in our increasingly vulnerable online landscape. Learn essential verification methods and discover why credit cards offer superior fraud protection against sophisticated modern scammers.