‘I Was Conned By A Fireman Who Was Living A Double Life’ | This Morning

It’s one of the biggest con stories we’ve ever done. Coleen Greenwood was tricked for more than two years by the man she loved - who led her to believe he was a divorced firefighter called James. But after getting engaged and having a baby with him, she discovered that everything about him was fake, including a cancer diagnosis and an alleged vasectomy - and he wasn’t even a firefighter, even though he wore the outfit and would come home smelling of smoke! ‘James’ turned out to be a married father of three called Greg, whose family lived just down the road. Coleen joins us to tell the incredible story.
Broadcast on 27/02/2023
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[@oliviajayward]

how can people get away with living two lives? it’s crazy. poor woman, she’s so strong.

[@jesusbermudez6775]

Many do, many, many, many do.

[@GuitarJammerJohn]

I just don’t get who has time for that like surely it’s exhausting to keep up the illusion of two separate lives. It just doesn’t seem like it even benefits the person doing it either because you permanently have to keep up this shield of what your other life is.

[@jesusbermudez6775]

@@GuitarJammerJohn It makes it great fun.

[@tomchloe3208]

Phil was taking notes

[@fluffgirl1000]

i wonder were those guy get the energy and how do they remember all those lies..

[@littleleafyleaf]

You know how she said there were no red flags or warning signs earlier on? There actually was one, as sad as this is - the two sets of flowers in one day was one. That is a sign of love bombing (because it was an excessive thing to do, and I’m sure that wasn’t a once off with that guy) I know it’s sad that we have to be cautious of something like that, but as someone who has been in 3 long term relationships with narcissists I can attest to ignoring red flags such as these. You have to trust your gut over any feelings of excitement or loneliness or whatever it may be - trust your gut!

[@brittneyihrig4270]

What sort of signs did you ignore?

[@melinmove]

Exactly this, the excitement, lust and desperation to be with someone clouds your judgement.

[@genuinelygood]

Oh Philip. It’s a bit hard to hear u right now

[@melinmove]

@@genuinelygood Loooool

[@emesfion]

My first thought precisely

[@katerinagiannioudi401]

When you are a mum you have to be careful who you date!

[@al85v]

Hahaha Phil knowing very well what he was actually doing 😅😅😅

[@iangallager4091]

I hope his real wife has run for the hills after all that.

[@EllaLay-rk9eo]

It was like a race for who could get through the story the quickest 😂

[@Chop2016]

The irony.. Living double lifes.. Boo hoo Philip. Poor woman telling her hurtful story 2 a corporation thats hiding another double life

[@tonyanastasio6959]

Lovely looking lady...wow . Bless her

[@jamesmilner9464]

Are we looking at the same person or are you taking about holly

[@Joecarer]

Beautiful woman, best of luck to her.

[@markhooper4532]

Winnie Wallace..How do they lead two lives...Something isn't right here..

[@Amalie.x7fv]

Sounds like there were some red flags- love bombing, at least. Not her fault at all, she didn’t know any better, but I wish more people were educated about different red flags in relationships so they could know what to look for and avoid dangerous people

[@Ras6200]

There's the whole story in a series of short episodes on BBC sounds. Title Love Bombed. Those episodes goes into more details about the elaborate deceit and why it appeared so real. It wasn't simply a case of a few too many flowers. It was way more complicated thst that. For instance he invented people and created email addresses for them. There were some (now unidentified) people that the lady was introduced to as whoever. She heard other people speaking on the end of the phone about tbings he'd told her. He shook hands with an estate agent on a deal for a new house and got other friends and family involved in fake charity and rugby club deals and events.

[@bonblue4993]

Why do men do this? I just can't imagine why anyone would want to spend one minute being a complete liar!

[@jacobs3031]

Because women want them that's why 😅

[@bonblue4993]

Typical answer from a guy. I know lots of women who are not that way.@@jacobs3031

[@jenniferhiggins227]

​@@jacobs3031I want some one that can use me and verbally abuse me and slap me from time to time I love be controlled

[@mynameispaige]

@@jacobs3031lmao no

[@jacobs3031]

@@mynameispaige keeping their options open

[@gloriacoleman7012]

You have to watch out for covert narcissists, they have no conscience and are delusional bleeding a double life is very common for them

[@Ann-sj4pt]

Nuts.

[@Sherri1971US]

Nowadays everything is on social media. Easy to check someone out. Women needs to check men out. Take responsibility how could you not know. To good to be true.

[@acd1168]

My boyfriend isn’t on social media.

[@matthewjopling672]

I feel like Gar Lewth is living a double life because we havent heard off him, lately 🤔

[@lorralorra222]

When did he go home to his other family ?

[@fudge9720]

he went back a lot i knew him lol it was my mates dad he was there A LOT

[@jacobs3031]

Hahahaha 😅😅😅

[@krispowell3233]

Can you stop laughing please! This program is serious. 😣

[@user-uh8ym7cr2r]

Not funny 😮