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Australian Finance Podcast

Love, Lies & Lost Savings: Tracy Hall’s Journey After a $70M Con

Mar 3, 2025
55:32

In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, your host Gemma Mitchell, chats to Tracy Hall, author of The Last Victim, to hear her incredible story of love, deception, and financial betrayal at the hands of notorious conman Hamish McLaren.

Tracy opens up about how she lost everything—her trust, her savings, and her sense of security and how she hasrebuilt stronger than ever. 


If you found this Australian Finance Podcast episode on rebuilding your finances insightful, there's more to explore! Check out our other episodes covering investing, saving, financial resilience, and smart money moves to help you take control of your financial future.

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Topics covered today:

  • What happened? How it happened and if there were any red flags?
  • What was the hardest part of rebuilding—your finances, your confidence, or something else?
  • How Tracy rebuilt, and how others can- regardless of the set back they've faced
  • How the experience has shaped her life, work and money now. 
  • Plus, a dive into how different financial crimes unfold, their lasting impact, and the lessons we can learn to protect ourselves.


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DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you’re confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg


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