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RomConned

RomConned is where Love and True Crime Collide. Each episode exposes real-life romance scams, red flags you might miss, and the predators behind them—while giving you practical tools to protect your heart, your wallet, and your dignity.

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37:24

Episode 10 – Control, not Care. Gaslighting, not Love.

RomConned ·

2026/01/08

Order, rules, and ‘protection’ slowly shrink Oksana’s world after a Craigslist connection turns controlling. Lies about faith, money, and identity escalate into surveillance, financial pressure, and threats involving her daughter—until the system fails her when she asks for help. Listen closely, then subscribe and share.---Follow Laurel on Instagram at @LaurelHouseFor coaching inquiries visit LaurelHouse.comVisit RomConned.comUncover the truth at TruthFinder.com

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34:26

Episode 9 – Pig Butchering: When Romance Funds Crime...

RomConned ·

2025/12/18

Romance, crypto, and an organized con collide when a recently divorced software consultant is love-bombed into a fake trading platform that freezes his life savings. With cybersecurity expert John Wilson, we expose pig butchering—emotional grooming, cloned websites, and syndicates behind it. Learn the playbook before it finds you.Follow John Wilson at @jmwsecureReach out via info@fortra.com---Follow Laurel on Instagram at @LaurelHouseFor coaching inquiries

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17:01

Episode 8 – Holiday Deception: Faking Commitment to...

RomConned ·

2025/12/11

Holiday dates turn risky as loneliness, pressure, and lowered guard create open season for deception - where AI-perfect faces, scripted chemistry messages, and fast-forward romance tactics mask real intent. This episode exposes the hidden dangers of holiday intimacy. Listen and stay protected.---Follow Laurel on Instagram at @LaurelHouseFor coaching inquiries visit LaurelHouse.comVisit RomConned.comUncover the truth at TruthFinder.com

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57:02

Episode 7 – The Comfort Con: When Healing Becomes a Hook

RomConned ·

2025/12/04

David thought he’d found comfort; instead he met a predator who studied his wounds and sold him destiny. We unpack the predator playbook with Renee Williams of the National Center for Victims of Crime. Protect yourself—follow and share.Learn more about The National Center for Victims of Crime---Follow Laurel on Instagram at @LaurelHouseFor coaching inquiries visit LaurelHouse.comVisit RomConned.comUncover the truth at TruthFinder.com

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58:17

Episode 6 – The Lifestyle Predator: Julia’s...

RomConned ·

2025/11/27

On this episode, we follow Julia, trapped for seven years by a lifestyle predator who proposed on their third date. We trace the control, the financial fraud, and the takeover of her home—so you can spot similar scams before they start. Listen now.---Follow Laurel on Instagram at @LaurelHouseFor coaching inquiries visit LaurelHouse.comVisit RomConned.comUncover the truth at TruthFinder.com

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31:46

Episode 5 – The Christmas Con: Unwrapping the Holiday...

RomConned ·

2025/11/20

On today’s episode, we track how holiday predators exploit loneliness, skipped flights, and scripted “gift emergencies” to engineer the perfect seasonal scam. We unravel the sweet-spot tactics swindlers use to weaponize nostalgia vs vulnerability. Stay sharp—listen now.---Follow Laurel on Instagram at @LaurelHouseFor coaching inquiries visit LaurelHouse.comVisit RomConned.comUncover the truth at TruthFinder.com

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58:54

Episode 4 – The Charm Offensive: Love Bombs and...

RomConned ·

2025/11/13

On today’s episode, we unravel how art historian Dr. Lizy Dastin was swept into a “pre-engagement” scam: overwhelming affection, stepkids, a new car for future babies—then he disappears without a word. We profile this emotional predator and the red flags she missed. Listen now.---Follow Laurel on Instagram at @LaurelHouseFor coaching inquiries visit LaurelHouse.comVisit RomConned.comUncover the truth at TruthFinder.com

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41:15

Episode 3 – The Damsel in Distress Scam: Weaponized...

RomConned ·

2025/11/06

Today, Jamie shares his experience — eight months of messages from an ex who claimed she needed rescue but offered no proof. No calls. No photos. No progress. We uncover how scammers weaponize empathy to gain control. Subscribe for more.---Follow Laurel on Instagram at @LaurelHouseFor coaching inquiries visit LaurelHouse.comVisit RomConned.comUncover the truth at TruthFinder.com

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44:58

Episode 2 – Prison Pen Pal: Hooked by Love, Trapped...

RomConned ·

2025/10/30

On today’s episode, we follow Tani’s prison-pen-pal romance—letters turn into video calls, promises turn into plans, until a Facebook status change reveals the truth. We expose future-faking, crisis cash requests, and isolation tactics predators use, plus how to unhook your heart. Listen to spot red flags and protect your dignity.---Follow Laurel on Instagram at @LaurelHouseFor coaching inquiries visit LaurelHouse.comVisit RomConned.comUncover the truth at TruthFinder.com

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45:27

Episode 1 – Laurel’s Con: Romance Scams Revealed

RomConned ·

2025/10/23

This week, a text from a stranger, a too-good-to-be-true first date, and a chilling overseas encounter expose the spectrum of romance scams. We reveal how predators exploit trust—and what it takes to stop them. Subscribe and listen in.---Follow Laurel on Instagram at @LaurelHouseFor coaching inquiries visit LaurelHouse.comVisit RomConned.com

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10:18

RomConned 101: Spot the Scam, Protect Your Heart

RomConned ·

2025/10/16

On today’s episode, we expose the emotional predators behind romance scams. We unpack love bombing, fake crises, and sliding-scale swindlers—from low-level breadcrumbers to organized fraud rings. Then, we walk through real prevention, protection, and recovery strategies. Don’t miss it.---Follow Laurel on Instagram at @LaurelHouseFor coaching inquiries visit LaurelHouse.comVisit RomConned.com

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6:03

3 Levels of RomCons

RomConned ·

2025/10/11

Love bombing. Sob story scams. Pig-butchering rings. On today’s episode, we expose how predators weaponize intimacy—using urgency, secrecy, and manipulation to trap victims at every level, from catfishing to organized crime. We break down their tactics so you can stay protected. Listen now.---Follow Laurel on Instagram at @LaurelHouseFor coaching inquiries visit LaurelHouse.comVisit RomConned.com

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Introducing RomConned

RomConned ·

2025/10/08

RomConned is where true crime collides with modern love. Relationship expert Laurel House and criminologist Dr. Alex del Carmen expose real-life romance scams, break down the psychology behind them, and share the tools you need to protect your heart, wallet, and dignity.---Follow Laurel on Instagram at @LaurelHouseFor coaching inquiries visit LaurelHouse.comVisit RomConned.com

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