In this episode of Better Money with the MAIAs, Michael Gilmore speaks with Tracy Hall, who shares her experience of intimate fraud, a form of financial abuse carried out by someone she trusted deeply.

Tracy reflects on the emotional and psychological impact of the scam, the challenges victims face when seeking support, and how shame and misunderstanding often compound the harm. She also discusses her journey from survivor to advocate, calling for better education, stronger systems of support, and a more compassionate response to fraud.

This episode highlights the complexity of financial scams and why protecting people requires understanding trust, trauma, and human behaviour, not just warning signs.