RomConned

By Laurel House

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 h... more

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How many episodes does RomConned have?

The podcast currently has 13 episodes available.

RomConned episodes:

January 08, 2026 Episode 10 – Control, not Care. Gaslighting, not Love.
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.

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38min
December 18, 2025 Episode 9 – Pig Butchering: When Romance Funds Crime Syndicates
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 [email protected]

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35min
December 11, 2025 Episode 8 – Holiday Deception: Faking Commitment to Gain Control
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.

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18min
December 04, 2025 Episode 7 – The Comfort Con: When Healing Becomes a Hook
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

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For coaching inquiries visit LaurelHouse.com
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58min
November 27, 2025 Episode 6 – The Lifestyle Predator: Julia’s Seven-Year Trap
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.

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For coaching inquiries visit LaurelHouse.com
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59min
November 20, 2025 Episode 5 – The Christmas Con: Unwrapping the Holiday Romance Playbook
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.

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32min
November 13, 2025 Episode 4 – The Charm Offensive: Love Bombs and Vanishing Acts
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.

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For coaching inquiries visit LaurelHouse.com
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59min
November 06, 2025 Episode 3 – The Damsel in Distress Scam: Weaponized Helplessness
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.

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For coaching inquiries visit LaurelHouse.com
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42min
October 30, 2025 Episode 2 – Prison Pen Pal: Hooked by Love, Trapped by a Predator
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.

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Follow Laurel on Instagram at @LaurelHouse
For coaching inquiries visit LaurelHouse.com
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45min
October 23, 2025 Episode 1 – Laurel’s Con: Romance Scams Revealed
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.

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Follow Laurel on Instagram at @LaurelHouse
For coaching inquiries visit LaurelHouse.com
Visit RomConned.com

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46min

FAQs about RomConned:

How many episodes does RomConned have?

The podcast currently has 13 episodes available.