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. Over the last 25 years, Tracy has had extensive exposure to start-ups, large corporations and global tech brands including Virgin Mobile, eBay, GoDaddy and Afterpay. She frequently consults for smaller companies, volunteers as a teen mentor for The Raise Foundation and is a Board Director for the Men’s Mental Health Charity - Mongrels Men.
In 2019, Tracy became known as Hamish McLaren’s famous ‘last victim’ thanks to her role in The Australian’s hit podcast, Who the Hell is Hamish? Today, Tracy is an advocate for financial wellness writing and speaking publicly about intimate fraud, scams, financial empowerment, victim mindsets, resilience and our need to rethink how we trust.
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Scams & Fraud - The $2.74B Industry We Need to Be Talking About - Digital and Financial Resilience
Australian's lost $2.74B to scams and fraud in 2023. 30% of people don't report so we can assume this figure is much higher. We are all being targeted and we all know someone who has lost money to a scam. Through sharing and recounting her experiences with Hamish McLaren, Tracy explores in depth just how insidious and calculated intimate fraud can be. She shares details of her journey with raw vulnerability and explores the devastating impact of scams and fraud both financially and emotionally on victims. Tracy will also provide deep insight on the shame and secrecy around losing money and how to reduce financial vulnerability by educating and empowering people through financial literacy, scam education and digital vigilance. By building awareness and empathy, organisations can reduce risk and protect their brand (and hearts) with financially vigilant and resilient teams.Scams & Fraud - The $2.74B Industry We Need to Be Talking About - Digital and Financial Resilience
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
• Vulnerable and raw explanation of how Hamish McLaren stole Tracy's life savings and $100m globally
• Understanding and acknowledging this can happen to anyone
• Reflect on one's own financial vulnerability, security & empowerment
• Understand scam types, tactics and behaviours
• Explore red flags associated with these psychological & financial crimes
• How to protect yourself and your business - humans are the first and last line of defence (and sometimes the weakest)
• Top tips & tricks to remain confident and vigilant
• Advice to move forward with confidence and optimism
Trust - Rethinking Societies Invisible Contracts of Trust
Trust forms the bedrock of our relationships and influences our interactions on various levels - most of which are subconscious and fuelled by cognitive biases. Join us as we unravel the layers of trust, vulnerability, and stepping out of the victim identity, equipping you and your teams with the knowledge and tools to foster trusting relationships, embrace vulnerability, and cultivate resilience in all aspects of life.Trust - Rethinking Societies Invisible Contracts of Trust
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
• Exploration and understanding of why we trust and our biological propensity to trust
• Invisible contracts of trust
• Intuition v cognitive biases
• Normalising vulnerability
• Scepticism v. Cynicism
Adversity & Resilience - Great for Women's Groups/IWD/Corporate Wellbeing
How do you remain intact when the storms of life come knocking at your door? The uncomfortable truth is we will all face adversity in our lives and adversity doesn't discriminate. Tracy Hall had experienced her fair share of life's challenges before she even met the man who would go on to steal her life savings. Through deep reflection and time, she has come to recognise the building blocks and hacks that saw her through some of her darkest moments.Adversity & Resilience - Great for Women's Groups/IWD/Corporate Wellbeing
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
• Adversity doesn't discriminate - Adversity leads to resilience
• 3 step process to handle any type of adversity: Acceptance, Agency and Action
• Practical, honest, vulnerable and direct advice on how to think about challenges in ones own life
• Rebuilding trust after deep betrayal
3 Hour Seniors Workshops - Protecting our Most Vulnerable against scams & Fraud with Hands-on Training
In 2023, Australians lost $2.74 billion to scams and fraud, with the average loss per victim being around $18,000. Seniors aged 65 and over are particularly at risk, reporting over 70,000 scams and suffering losses totalling more than $120 million. Given that this demographic represents 17% of Australia’s population (about 4.3 million people), it's crucial to equip them with the knowledge and tools to protect themselves. This practical and hands on workshop will educate the participants and help them to identify and prevent common scams targeting seniors.3 Hour Seniors Workshops - Protecting our Most Vulnerable against scams & Fraud with Hands-on Training
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
• Types of Scams: Understanding the common types of scams prevalent in Australia today showing real life examples of each, including:
- Online Scams: Phishing emails, fake websites, and social media scams
- Phone Scams: Robocalls, SMS scams, and voice phishing
o Investment Scams: Fake investment opportunities and Ponzi schemes
- Romance Scams: Scammers who exploit emotional connections to defraud victims
• Recognising Red Flags: Identifying warning signs of scams, such as unsolicited communications, offers that seem too good to be true, or pressure to act quickly.
• Prevention Strategies: Learning practical steps to protect personal information, secure online accounts, and verify the legitimacy of unsolicited contacts.
• Response Tactics: Knowing what to do if targeted by a scam, including reporting processes and steps to getting victim support or mitigate damage if scammed
• Resources and Support: Accessing support services and reliable resources for ongoing education and assistance.
More Keynotes
Schools Programs: All of the above tailored to high school students - e.g. sextortion scams targeting teenagers, lessons in resilience, financial literacy and education for girls etcMore Keynotes
Scams & AI - how technology is being used to supercharge Scammer businesses: Tracy shows show how AI is being used to superscale scam businesses as well as fool citizens into believing what they are seeing and hearing - the deepfake impact in the scam world.
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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.
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.
