Podcast appearances and mentions of max tavita

Geez, I thought I'd met some bad eggs in the online dating world... Tracy Hall's experience sure takes the cake though. In 2016 she met Max Tavita online and for the next 18 months they built a seemingly solid relationship with great plans for the future. Until... she woke up one morning to a Crime Stoppers video of him being arrested. Turns out, Max Tavita wasn’t Max Tavita at all. His real name was Hamish McLaren (or Hamish Watson, or Hamish Maxwell pending which day you spoke to him) and he was one of Australia’s most prolific con men. He’d stolen millions from multiple victims and Tracy Hall was his last. Her savings, her trust, her sense of safety, all gone in a blink. We talk about the layers of betrayal, the grief of losing someone who didn’t really exist, the shame, the unraveling of trust - not just in others, but in herself. We unpacked shame and how it isolates us not just from the world, but from ourselves. And how, sometimes, telling the story is the only way to stop shame from tightening its grip. This is one of those conversation that had me feeling like I was watching a movie, rather than speaking to a human about real life... But sometimes that is real life, isn't it? SPONSORED BY TESTART FAMILY LAWYERS Website: testartfamilylawyers.com.au TRACY HALL Website: tracyhall.com.au TIFFANEE COOK Linktree: linktr.ee/rollwiththepunches/ Website: tiffcook.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tiffaneecook/ Facebook: facebook.com/rollwiththepunchespodcast/ Instagram: instagram.com/rollwiththepunches_podcast/ Instagram: instagram.com/tiffaneeandco See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tracy Hall was in a long-term relationship with a man she knew as Max Tavita—until his 2017 arrest revealed he was actually serial con artist Hamish McLaren. As explored in the hit podcast Who the Hell is Hamish?, McLaren defrauded victims worldwide of millions. Tracy joins us to discuss her new book and the shocking discovery that she, too, had been one of his victims.Links:Click here to purchase Tracy's book, The Last VictimClick here to visit Tracy Hall's websiteNeed support? Click here to visit the IDCARE websiteClick here to subscribe to ATC Plus on Apple Podcasts and access all ATC episodes early and ad-free, as well as exclusive bonus episodes. Join our Facebook Group here.Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000.For Support: Lifeline  on 13 11 1413 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380CREDITS:Host: Meshel Laurie. You can find her on instagram.Guest: Tracy HallExecutive Producer/Editor: Matthew TankardGET IN TOUCH:https://www.australiantruecrimethepodcast.com/Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook Send us a question to have played on the show by recording a voice message here.Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com  Become a subscriber to Australian True Crime Plus here: https://plus.acast.com/s/australiantruecrime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a "Shortcut" episode. It's a shortened version of this week's more detailed full episode, which is also available on our feed.Tracy Hall was in a long-term relationship with a man she knew as Max Tavita—until his 2017 arrest revealed he was actually serial con artist Hamish McLaren. As explored in the hit podcast Who the Hell is Hamish?, McLaren defrauded victims worldwide of millions. Tracy joins us to discuss her new book and the shocking discovery that she, too, had been one of his victims.Links:Click here to purchase Tracy's book, The Last VictimClick here to visit Tracy Hall's websiteNeed support? Click here to visit the IDCARE websiteClick here to subscribe to ATC Plus on Apple Podcasts and access all ATC episodes early and ad-free, as well as exclusive bonus episodes. Join our Facebook Group here.Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000.For Support: Lifeline  on 13 11 1413 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380CREDITS:Host: Meshel Laurie. You can find her on instagram.Guest: Tracy HallExecutive Producer/Editor: Matthew TankardGET IN TOUCH:https://www.australiantruecrimethepodcast.com/Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook Send us a question to have played on the show by recording a voice message here.Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com  Become a subscriber to Australian True Crime Plus here: https://plus.acast.com/s/australiantruecrime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this bonus episode, Victoria sits down with special guest Tracy Hall, who shares her gripping story of finding love, facing deception, and rebuilding her life. After separating from her husband, Tracy joined a dating app and met Max Tavita—a man who seemed perfect. But what started as a hopeful new beginning quickly turned into a nightmare when Tracy discovered 'Max' was actually Hamish McLaren, a notorious conman who swindled her out of $317,000. Join us as Tracy recounts her journey of resilience, offering invaluable lessons on trust and the importance of financial awareness.  Check out Tracy's work here, as well her resource with tips and tricks of avoiding scams, and recommended reading list here. Acknowledgement of Country By Natarsha Bamblett aka Queen Acknowledgements. The advice shared on She's On The Money is general in nature and does not consider your individual circumstances. She's On The Money exists purely for educational purposes and should not be relied upon to make an investment or financial decision. If you do choose to buy a financial product, read the PDS, TMD and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored towards your needs.  Victoria Devine and She's On The Money are authorised representatives of Money Sherpa PTY LTD ABN - 321649 27708,  AFSL - 451289.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tracy Hall was in love with a man who never existed. In the space of 24 hours, Tracy's life erupted beneath her. Hamish McLaren stole almost $8 million from his victims - but Tracy was his last. Joining Gary Jubelin, Tracy reveals what Hamish McLaren said when he called her from jail, how she rebuilt her life, and why becoming a victim of fraud could happen to anyone.   If you've been scammed, or want to learn more, visit this website. Want to hear more from Tracy Hall? Visit her website.   Can't get enough of I Catch Killers? Stay up to date on all the latest crime news at The Daily Telegraph. Get episodes of I Catch Killers a week early and ad-free, as well as bonus content, by subscribing to Crime X+ today. Like the show? Get more at icatchkillers.com.au Advertising enquiries: newspodcastssold@news.com.au  Questions for Gary: icatchkillers@news.com.au  Get in touch with the show by joining our Facebook group, and visiting us on Instagram or Tiktok.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tracy Hall fell in love with Max Tavita. Life was perfect. There were family holidays, they looked at buying houses, and they'd planned their future together. But it was all a web of lies. Within 18 months, he'd fleeced her of $300,000 in her life savings. She was left with nothing, and the man she knew as Max Tavita was in fact one of Australia's worst con men.    If you've been scammed, or want to learn more visit this website. Want to hear more from Tracy Hall? Visit her website.   Can't get enough of I Catch Killers? Stay up to date on all the latest crime news at The Daily Telegraph. Get episodes of I Catch Killers a week early and ad-free, as well as bonus content, by subscribing to Crime X+ today. Like the show? Get more at icatchkillers.com.au Advertising enquiries: newspodcastssold@news.com.au  Questions for Gary: icatchkillers@news.com.au  Get in touch with the show by joining our Facebook group, and visiting us on Instagram or Tiktok.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we talk to the resilient Tracy Hall. Tracy is an author, keynote speaker, and senior marketing executive. In 2017, Tracy was a single mother going through a divorce when she met a man named Max Tavita. Tracy fell in love with Max and the life they were building together. She trusted him to invest her life savings, only to discover Max was not a real person. Tracy had fallen in love with one of Australia's most prolific con men, Hamish McLaren. Today, Tracy bravely shares her story and how she rebuilt her life after the ultimate betrayal. You can find Tracy here: https://www.instagram.com/tracyleehall/. Tracy's book The Last Victim is available on Amazon and all good book stores. Produced by Head On Agency https://www.headon.agency/.

Tracy Hall was dating one of Australia's most notorious con men for 18 months without knowing who he really was.  Who the hell is Hamish is a podcast series that followed the story of Hamish McLaren who swindled over $300,000 of Tracy Hall's money. Tracy Hall is Hamish's last victim before he was arrested by police and put in jail.  She only knew him as Max Tavita, until she saw him on TV in handcuffs being put into the back of a police car. She shares with Yvie her story and her involvement in the criminal proceedings that put him away. Plus how he was able to completely and utterly lie his way into every aspect of her life.  LINKS Yvie Jones @yvie_jones Tracy Hall @tracyleehall You can order Tracy's book here - https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-last-victim-tracy-hall/book/9780733651151.html  Nova Podcasts Instagram @novapodcastsofficial Don't forget you can ask us a question anytime by emailing twogirls@novaentertainment.com.au  CREDITSHost: Yvie Jones Guest: Tracy Hall  Executive Producer: Rachael Hart Supervising Producer: Ricardo Bardon Show Artwork By: @ellymalone Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation, and the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respect to Elders past and present. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tracy Hall had been separated from her husband for over a year when she first met a man called Max Tavita via a dating app. He seemed witty, charming, intelligent, and attractive....a successful investment advisor with a sensitive side. He'd also been struck by terrible tragedy: he told her that as a 6-year-old he'd been in a plane crash that killed his parents, and left him an orphan. And then there was his job in New York...he apparently worked in the World Trade Centre, knew lots of people who died on 9-11, and had been walking underneath the Twin Towers when the first plane hit. But in 'Who The Hell is Hamish?' from 'The Australian' newspaper (presented by Greg Bearup) it becomes clear that Max Tavita isn't who he says he is.

A new podcast from The Australian.Tracy fell in love with Max Tavita, a man who won her over with tales of a life in the investment world and how he was working in the World Trade Center in New York when the first plane hit in 2001. Then Hamish crashed into their lives.Music credits for this episode:Meydan - L'Etoile danse pt 2Lee Rosevere - DecompressionDerjuli - Driving in a carUurite - Years and years, future peaceStephen Ludwig - 214S See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A new podcast from The Australian.Tracy fell in love with Max Tavita, a man who won her over with tales of a life in the investment world and how he was working in the World Trade Center in New York when the first plane hit in 2001. Then Hamish crashed into their lives.Music credits for this episode:Meydan - L'Etoile danse pt 2Lee Rosevere - DecompressionDerjuli - Driving in a carUurite - Years and years, future peaceStephen Ludwig - 214S See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tracy fell in love with Max Tavita, a man who won her over with tales of a life in the investment world and how he was working in the World Trade Center in New York when the first plane hit in 2001. Then Hamish crashed into their lives.Music credits for this episode:Meydan - L'Etoile danse pt 2Lee Rosevere - DecompressionDerjuli - Driving in a carUuriter - Years and years, future peaceStephen Ludwig - 214S See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.