# Swipe Stories: Caught in the Con - Real Digital Scams of 2025
Join Finn Hack as they break down the latest digital deceptions sweeping cyberspace in 2025. This episode exposes three dangerous scams: fake luxury cruise deals targeting vacation seekers, sophisticated text message fraud alerts designed to steal banking credentials, and the emotional AI-enhanced family emergency scams costing victims thousands. Learn the psychology behind these attacks, the technology enabling them, and practical defense strategies to protect yourself in an increasingly convincing digital con landscape. Essential listening for anyone who texts, shops online, or has family members who might need emergency help.