When you're wearing rose coloured glasses, all the red flags are just flags.
Tracy Hall is an author, keynote speaker, and senior marketing executive with over 25 years of experience at global tech companies, including eBay, Virgin, GoDaddy and Afterpay.
In 2019, Tracy became known as the “last victim” of Australia’s most infamous conman, Hamish McLaren, a story which was featured in The Australian’s hit podcast Who the Hell is Hamish?
In 2024, she published her memoir, The Last Victim, detailing her personal experience with intimate fraud and its emotional, psychological and financial toll.
As an advocate for victims of financial crimes, Tracy works with organisations worldwide to raise awareness and educate others on scams, fraud, financial empowerment, victim-blaming narratives, resilience and trust - partnering with companies such as PayPal, Westpac, and VISA. She was recently named as one of the Top 20 Fraud Experts to follow on LinkedIn by Trustfull.
She also serves as a board director for Mongrels Men, a men’s mental health charity and a special advisor with CyberTrace - an organisation that investigates cyber fraud and stolen cryptocurrency.
Tracy lives in Sydney with her 15-year-old daughter.
Talking Points
Creating Unhackable Humans - Scams, Fraud & AI
Fraud and scams are now a trillion-dollar global crime, and humans, not systems, remain the weakest link. In this powerful Keynote, Tracy Hall shares her lived experience as the final victim of Hamish McLaren, exposed in the hit podcast Who The Hell Is Hamish. She connects the psychology of deception with the rise of AI-enabled scams, showing how trust, emotion and urgency are weaponised at scale. Audiences leave with a clear understanding of modern fraud risk and practical ways to build personal and organisational resilience.Creating Unhackable Humans - Scams, Fraud & AI
Key Takeaways
- Why scammers hack people, not systems, and how social engineering bypasses even strong controls
- How and why scams can happen to anyone, including high-performing professionals
- The role of AI in modern fraud, from deepfakes to automated persuasion
- Common scam types, tactics and behavioural red flags
- How organisations can lift vigilance beyond compliance training
Who It’s For
- C-suite and senior leaders
- Fraud, risk, compliance and cybersecurity teams
- Financial services, technology and professional services
- People and culture leaders
- Customer-facing teams exposed to trust-based risk
The Price of Trust - Why Trust is your most valuable asset and how to build, protect and defend it.
Trust underpins brands, relationships and reputations, yet it is increasingly fragile in an era of AI-driven impersonation and digital fraud. Tracy Hall shares her personal story of engineered deception and reframes trust as a strategic, measurable asset rather than a soft value. This Keynote equips leaders and organisations to design, protect and recover trust at scale. It is a practical lens on risk, integrity and decision-making in high-trust environments.The Price of Trust - Why Trust is your most valuable asset and how to build, protect and defend it.
Key Takeaways
- Trust as a strategic asset that must be actively managed
- How to deliberately design trust into systems, culture and communication
- Why smart friction and verification strengthen trust rather than erode it
- The human layer as the primary attack surface for modern fraud
- How to respond when trust is breached and recover credibility
Who It’s For
- Marketing, brand and communications leaders
- C-suite and senior decision-makers
- Trust, safety, risk and compliance teams
- Financial services, insurance and professional services
- Organisations navigating AI and digital transformation
Teenage Sextortion - THE FASTEST AND MOST AGGRESSIVE CRIME TARGETING OUR TEENS RIGHT NOW - and how to protect our kids
Online coercion and extortion targeting teenagers is one of the fastest-growing cybercrime categories globally, driven by organised criminal networks and sophisticated social engineering. In this practical and compassionate Keynote, Tracy Hall explains how these crimes operate, why young people are targeted and what adults must do to intervene early. The focus is on prevention, response and confidence, without fear-based messaging. Audiences leave with clear language, practical tools and modern digital safety frameworks.Teenage Sextortion - THE FASTEST AND MOST AGGRESSIVE CRIME TARGETING OUR TEENS RIGHT NOW - and how to protect our kids
Key Takeaways
- Why this is organised crime, not teenage misbehaviour
- How manipulation and urgency overpower technical controls
- The role of empathy and trust in effective prevention
- Practical steps for early intervention and safe response
- How to build everyday conversations that reduce risk
Who It’s For
- Schools, educators and parent associations
- Government, youth and education departments
- Community and mental health organisations
- Corporations supporting family wellbeing programs
- Cyber safety and youth-focused conferences
Ladies, We Need to Talk About... Money
After losing her life savings to intimate fraud, Tracy Hall became a powerful advocate for financial literacy and agency. This Keynote uses lived experience to highlight the financial vulnerabilities many women face, particularly during life transitions. It creates space for honest conversation, practical learning and shared knowledge. The focus is empowerment, confidence and long-term financial security.Ladies, We Need to Talk About... Money
Key Takeaways
- Understanding financial vulnerability beyond fraud scenarios
- Why financial literacy is critical to independence and security
- Breaking the taboo around money conversations
- The importance of early engagement with superannuation
- Knowing when and how to seek professional advice
Who It’s For
- Women’s forums and networks
- People and culture leaders
- Leadership and executive audiences
- Financial advisers and professional services
- Senior students and parent groups
Workshop: Safeguarding Seniors from Scams and Fraud
Older Australians are disproportionately targeted by scams, with significant financial and emotional consequences. Drawing on personal experience and real-world case studies, Tracy Hall delivers an accessible, practical workshop designed to build confidence and awareness. Participants learn how to recognise scams, respond effectively and reduce risk. The session focuses on empowerment, not fear.Workshop: Safeguarding Seniors from Scams and Fraud
Key Takeaways
- Common scam types targeting older Australians
- How to recognise warning signs and pressure tactics
- Practical steps to protect personal and financial information
- What to do if targeted or affected by a scam
- Where to access trusted support and reporting channels
Who It’s For
- Superannuation and financial advisory firms
- Retirement villages and community groups
- Local government and councils
- Insurance and telecommunications providers
- Organisations with a large 60+ customer base
Adversity University
Turning Life’s Challenges into StrengthAdversity University
Synopsis
Tracy Hall has faced significant personal and professional adversity, including betrayal, loss and major life disruption. In this grounded and practical Keynote, she reframes adversity as a skill set that can be learned and strengthened. Audiences gain realistic tools for navigating challenge, rebuilding agency and moving forward with purpose. This is not motivational hype, it is lived experience with practical application.
Key Takeaways
- The AAA approach for navigating crisis in real time
- Understanding agency and the difference between setback and identity
- Why acceptance is the first step toward recovery
- Building momentum through action, even in uncertainty
- Finding meaning and purpose after adversity
Who It’s For
- People and culture leaders
- Executive and leadership teams
- Education and youth audiences
- Women’s forums
- Conference and event audiences
Video
Tracy Hall | Financial Wellness Advocate & Speaker on Scams & Intimate Fraud | Saxton Speakers
Not only does Tracy have a compelling story but the team came out of the session empowered to have financial conversations, understand their own financial position & take ownership. Many had ... keep reading Brown-Forman
If you need a speaker to inspire and captivate your audience, Tracy is your woman.
Tracy is a vibrant presence, who speaks from the heart and has strong, powerful messages that create positive change. She educated us on how to help others who have fallen victim to scams and how to support and check in on those who may be more vulnerable.
Tracy Hall is more than just a name she is the living and breathing term of 'resilience'. My interview with Tracy is one I will always remember. Here was a lady who had experienced the lowest of lows and yet her inner beauty, incredible advice and her unwilling kindness left a lasting positive impact for those that tuned into our show together. You will have no regrets working with this incredible human and infact the only regret you will have is not contacting Tracy in the first place.
Tracy spoke to a group of our female clients about her experience as a victim of intimate fraud. She vulnerably shared the strategies she has used to overcome the shame surrounding her loss and created an environment where those present felt empowered to share their own stories around money, relationships, and loss. She is a wonderful example of the rich life that can be created after a time of incredible adversity. Her story was both powerful and uplifting for those in attendance. I have no hesitation in recommending Tracy as a speaker to others.
Tracy Hall's event at Pilu at Freshwater was an unforgettable and deeply moving experience. Her presentation was profoundly impactful as she shared her own personal journey with raw honesty and courage. Tracy's ability to engage with her audience, answer questions with depth, and discuss her personal experiences made the event incredibly enriching. It was a privilege to gain a deeper understanding of her life and adversities and to witness Tracy's genuine connection with the people in the room. Her bravery in sharing her story is a testament to her strength and resilience, leaving us all inspired and deeply moved. We highly recommend Tracy for future events, or public speaking roles. Her ability to connect with audiences on a personal level while delivering important messages is truly commendable.
Tracy'stalk was a masterclass on how to live life - especially after such adversity.
Your story sparked a conversation with my family this morning, my mum and siblings last night, and my young colleague at work today—your influence continues to grow.
Tracy shares her story in a way that opens the human spirit and allows others to freely share their own experience.
Tracy shares her story in a way that opens the human spirit and allows others to freely share their own experience.
Tracy shares her story with both strength and vulnerability, but more importantly with a focus on scam awareness and prevention.
There are speakers and then there is Tracy Hall, someone who had the courage to share her very private story publicly to selflessly help others. The subject of scams is often dismissed because many of us think that “it won’t happen to me”! Tracy makes you sit up and listen. She is professional, intelligent, young and successful and also a victim of a scam that ripped her life apart. She tells her story in a way that highlights “it could happen to you” no matter age or background. Whether you’re a business educating your staff on their role in defence or are looking for a speaker at your next conference then I’d encourage you to reach out to Tracy. She is by far one of the most engaging and raw speakers I’ve had the pleasure of listening to.
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