This week it's scam awareness week and last year, $2.7 billion was lost to scammers in Australia. That's more than $5,200 per minute – and that's only the scams we know about. So many more would have kept quiet.

That's why I'm excited to be talking to Tracy Hall, who in 2017 discovered the man she'd been dating for two years, Max, was one of Australia's most prolific con men – Hamish McLaren. Also known as Hamish Watson. Also known as Hamish Maxwell.

During our chat, you'll hear just how much she lost, red flags to be aware of, what to do if someone you think is being scammed, how to move on from the shame of being scammed and so much more.

Tracy's story highlights that it doesn't matter her you're from, how you were raised or educated or how intuitive you think you are – anyone can fall victim to a scam.

Books and resources mentioned in this episode

Tracy Hall - Scam Resources

The Last Victim

My Financial Adulting Plan

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