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Where Love Meets Deception RomConned Exposes the Predators Playbook
Hosted by Laurel House- a Relationship & Behavioral Dynamics Expert specializing in emotional manipulation and coercive control, and Dr. Alex del Carmen- Criminologist and Academic, RomConned investigates the psychology, tactics, and impact of romantic fraud from everyday love-bombing to emotional exploitation.
Love is supposed to feel safe. But in the digital age, intimacy can be exploited and deception has become a new form of crime.
RomConned dives deep into real cases where emotional trust became the gateway to manipulation, fraud, and exploitation.
RomConned is true crime seen through the lens of human connection — where emotional insight meets criminological clarity.
About romconned
RomConned is a true-crime-meets-dating series that exposes the emotional, psychological, and financial tactics used in romantic fraud. Through real case studies, survivor interviews, and expert analysis, Laurel House and Dr. Alex del Carmen reveal how online predators, narcissists, romance scammers, and emotional manipulators lure, break, exploit, and disappear—often without accountability.
The show goes beyond horror stories. It educates, protects, and empowers.
The show goes beyond horror stories. It educates, protects, and empowers.
Legitimate experts. Trusted by institutions. Sought after by media
Meet The Hosts
MEET THE HOST
Laurel House
The show goes beyond horror stories. It educates, protects, and empowers.
Laurel House is an internationally recognized dating and relationship coach, media personality, and author whose emotional-intelligence approach has helped clients from 16–72 create stable, meaningful relationships. She is the creator of PrioriDating® — the values-first dating methodology described by On Air with Ryan Seacrest as 'a revolutionary technique to create lasting love.' She has written five books on emotional communication, authenticity, and relationships, including Screwing the Rules: The No-Games Guide to Love (Running Press).
Featured In:
Vogue | Cosmopolitan | The Wall Street Journal | The Washington Post | Good Morning America! | NewsNightline | KTLA
Dr. Alex del Carmen
Criminologist | Law Enforcement Consultant | Romance Fraud Analyst
Dr. Alex del Carmen, Ph.D., Ed.M. is a Regents Professor at Tarleton State University and a nationally recognized criminologist whose expertise spans identity theft, online fraud, organized crime, and law-enforcement training. A former constitutional policing specialist, he is frequently sought out by news outlets — most recently commenting on complex crime cases and emergent threats. His academic leadership, published research, and media presence bring rigorous investigative authority to RomConned's exploration of romance scams and emotional fraud. Dr. del Carmen brings deep insight into how predators think, recruit, manipulate, and escape accountability.
Featured In:
FOX News | NewsNation | NBC | ABC | Univision | BBC | Texas news outlets
Key Media Mentions & Public Credentials
DR. ALEX DEL CARMEN — MEDIA & CREDENTIALS
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Tarleton State University (Texas A&M system
Named a Regents Professor (2023–24), recognizing his leadership and contributions to criminology and criminal justice education. Tarleton State University
Date of Content: Nov 14, 2024
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FOX4 News
Quoted as a criminology expert in a bizarre alleged coup-plot case — calling it “the most bizarre” he has seen in 29 years of experience. FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth
Date of Content: Nov 20, 2025
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General Academic / Credential Page
Holds a Ph.D. in Criminology and a Master’s degree in Education from Florida State University and Harvard University respectively. He is listed among leads in constitutional policing and criminal justice training. Dallas Police+1
Date of Content: -----------
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WFLA-TV / News (social-media video)
Provided expert commentary on the psychological impact of violent videos and copy-cat crime potential. ABC 10 News San Diego KGTV+1
Date of Content: 2025 (recent)
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Local Profile (education/justice-reform interview)
Discussed police reform and racial profiling — showing his academic & policy commentary work on criminal justice issues. Local Profile
Date of Content: Apr 28, 2021
Topics & Segments
READY-TO-AIR
The Lifestyle Predator
Weaponized vulnerability
Why smart women fall for dumb lies
Love bombing vs actual love
Online persona construction
The scammer's 'specialness script'
Narcissistic grooming
I can fix him' attachment
Red Flags to watch for in 2026
Why We're Booked
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