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The True Story of Fireman Scam

Playing with Fire, Book 1

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The True Story of Fireman Scam

By: Coleen Greenwood, Karen Crear
Narrated by: Sophie Roberts
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About this listen

Coleen Greenwood was overjoyed to meet James Scott, a heroic firefighter and man of her dreams. Little would she know her dreams would soon become a nightmare as his web of lies started to unravel.

The astonishing true story of one man’s lies and a family’s fight for justice.

This is the full untold story that was made into the BBC Sounds podcast series “Love-Bombed with Vicky Pattison” which reached No1 in the UK Apple podcasts playlist within the first week of its release. This story has been made into several television documentaries.

©2023 Crear Publishing (P)2024 Crear Publishing Con Artists, Hoaxes & Deceptions True Crime Women Exciting Dream

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Critic reviews

“In my 23 years of policing, I have never encountered a man as manipulative as Greg Wilson... a compulsive liar who has shown absolutely no remorse... If somebody wrote this as a script for Coronation Street, it would be too outrageous.” – Detective Constable Chris Bentham
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Very absorbing and told and read in a very riveting way that I could hardly stop listening .
Thank goodness that justice was done in the end .

Riveting True story

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I found the narrator's voice too soft and slow (even at 1.3x speed), but not bad enough for a return. the story was interesting, although details like the colour of a handbag and similar are completely superfluous in my view.

fascinating story, middling narration

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A most interesting story, well written and the narrator was excellent. What a horrible and despicable person this Greg Wilson was and is. It is incomprehensible the things he did to Colleen, her sister and family. He should have received a longer sentence wrecking people's lives like that. I wish Colleen well and family.

I couldn't stop listening.

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Had to believe this story, as to fool so many people for so long, I am sure I would have rung the station up and asked for him early in the story but people are at times vulnerable and he prayed on this.

Shocking Betrayal

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Fabulous listen from start to finish and read so well I felt I was in the experience myself.
The lies and manipulation that Coleen and her family went through goes way behind anyone's comprehension.
Absolutely gripping.. I want to say storyline as it is hard to comprehend all of this actually happened. But this is the reality of a manipulating relationship full of lies and deceipt from start to finish.
This is by far the greatest listen of any of my Adible titles and will be listening to the follow up story next.

Gripping

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The book was a fabulous read with lots of twists and turns.
Unbelievable story .
You have to read the book to believe this guy obsolunt fraudster. Seriously unbelievable.
I do not want to comment about his crimes and lies. Read the book to find out. "Unbelievable"
I am so pleased the twin sisters maintained strength and support for his other victims. There have also been some positive relationships formed as a result of these crimes and lies.

Both of you were very unlucky but blessed with such a loving family.
Go Charlie you sound like you are an adorable child. This little boy is the most positive part to come from this story.
Sending ongoing strength to all victims.
The story will have you gripped from start to finish.
Excellent "eye opener for all women"
Thank you to the sisters for writing the book hope you both have been able to find closure.

Excellent learning for women victims

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The red flag should have been when he announced that he was a Sunderland fan! jokes aside, being historically a lady's man myself I was absolutely shocked at the level of atrocious scammery in this story. What an absoloute toad of a man. This wrongun is the Walter Mitty of modern times. I know a guy just like this bloke. However, his beautiful wife sticks by him regardless. it's such a shame. I'm glad this lady found a way out. Excellent narration throughout. Thanks for telling your story. I hope your lives are filled with happiness and free of regret.

engaging story of betrayal

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Gripping story from start to finish… amazing how a person can destroy so many lives. Unbelievable and admirable how the family copes and recovers .Recommended.

Amazing and unbelievable story

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What a coward and a con man..Greg Watson is. This is a really good book and I listened whilst dog walking. Not my usual novel but I’m glad I bought it.

Fireman James

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Loved it. Shocking story and well read by the reader. Just bought part two so it was worth it

Captivating

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