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.
RC 15 - Nancy Guthrie Disappearance — Expert Criminal Analysis (Exclusive)A criminologist and behavioral expert break down the Nancy Guthrie disappearance, revealing what patterns and psychology most coverage has missed. Calm, expert analysis — not speculation.
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Episode 14 - Was It Love… Or Something Else? RomCon, Cheater, Toxic, or Emotionally Unavailable — How to TellNot every destabilizing relationship is a Romance Con — but every Romance Con depends on confusion.In this essential episode, Laurel House and Dr. Alex del Carmen unpack the four relationship dynamics most often misunderstood, revealing why clarity is one of the most powerful forms of emotional self-protection.You’ll discover the critical distinctions between:
Episode 13 – Trust as a Weapon: The Most Dangerous Kind of Romance ConHe helped with bedtime, showed up to family events, and joked about control—until one night everything shattered. This episode examines how trust becomes a weapon, why predators hide in plain sight, and what Dr. Alex’s criminology work reveals about power, access, and harm. Listen now.
Episode 12 – I Trusted: A Conversation with TruthFinderAs online connection becomes harder to authenticate, TruthFinder’s Kate Coyer joins the conversation to unpack how modern trust is engineered. Learn how romance scams actually work, why shame keeps victims silent, and how to verify reality before your heart, money, and future are on the line.
Episode 11 – The Dating Panopticon: Dating When Everyone Is WatchingThey’re gone, but you still self-censor, replay conversations, and police your own thoughts. From group chats and read receipts to screenshots and stories, modern dating becomes a panopticon where chemistry is manufactured, access faked, and intimacy performed. Learn how to break the illusion and choose yourself—subscribe now.
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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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Episode 9 – Pig Butchering: When Romance Funds Crime SyndicatesRomance, 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
Episode 8 – Holiday Deception: Faking Commitment to Gain ControlHoliday 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.
Episode 7 – The Comfort Con: When Healing Becomes a HookDavid 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
Episode 6 – The Lifestyle Predator: Julia’s Seven-Year TrapOn 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.
Episode 5 – The Christmas Con: Unwrapping the Holiday Romance PlaybookOn 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.
Episode 4 – The Charm Offensive: Love Bombs and Vanishing ActsOn 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.
Episode 3 – The Damsel in Distress Scam: Weaponized HelplessnessToday, 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.
Episode 2 – Prison Pen Pal: Hooked by Love, Trapped by a PredatorOn 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.
Episode 1 – Laurel’s Con: Romance Scams RevealedThis 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.
RomConned 101: Spot the Scam, Protect Your HeartOn 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.
3 Levels of RomConsLove 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.
Introducing RomConnedRomConned 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.
