https://hope1032.com.au/station-news/the-last-victim-win-a-copy/‘The Last Victim’ Win a Copy
Tracy Hall's life went from fact to fiction when she discovered the man she'd been dating was one of Australia's most prolific con men.
By Joni Boyd
2 September, 2025
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‘The Last Victim’ Win a Copy
In 2017, Tracy Hall’s life went from fact to fiction overnight when she discovered the man she’d been dating for nearly two years, Max, was actually one of Australia’s most prolific con men – Hamish McLaren.
Also known as Hamish Watson.
Also known as Hamish Maxwell.
Suddenly ‘Max’ was gone, along with the $317,000 in life savings Tracy had given him to invest. As for her ability to trust? Hamish had stolen that too.
We have 2 copies to give away!
Through speaking with investigators and playing an instrumental role in The Australian’s hit podcast, ‘Who the Hell is Hamish?’, Tracy would soon discover she was not Hamish’s only victim – just his last. Hamish, and his Colgate-commercial-worthy smile, had been honing his confidence game for decades.
‘The Last Victim’ shares the full story of what happened before, during, and after Tracy unknowingly swiped right on a man who’d reportedly swindled people around the world out of an estimated $70 million through investment and business scams.
“This is a part of my story. This is a part of the tapestry of my life now.” – Tracy Hall
Fast-paced and empowering, ‘The Last Victim’ is in many ways a warning siren because, as Tracy shows, it doesn’t matter where you’re from, how you were raised and educated, or how intuitive you think you are – anyone can fall victim to a scam.
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At the same time, it’s searing, defiant proof that it is possible to create an even better life after experiencing the ultimate emotional and financial betrayal.
Listen to Tracy’s chat with ‘She Wasn’t Born Yesterday’ in the player above or wherever you get your podcasts.
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Note: Winners’ stories (with names removed) will be posted in the ‘She Wasn’t Born Yesterday’ Facebook Group. By entering this competition, you permit us to publish your story.
Entries close: 12 noon, Friday September 12. Winners will be drawn Friday September 12 onwards. The best entry will be chosen. Prizes will be sent to supplied postal address and posted on the Hope 103.2 win page.
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