Acting Judge Charteris said an essential element of humanity is being able to trust your fellow human being, but McLaren "falsely and despicably" dealt with victims and "callously decided to steal as much as he could". It was my life savings. Lastly, she said you should always keep an eye on your bank accounts, investments and superannuation - and check transactions for as far as several months back. 1. He was in a relationship with one of the victims, using a fake name, and stole $33,270 from another victim after he claimed he was a barrister and said he needed the money to settle a legal dispute. I thought he was a professional in his field. "Sixteen years isn't long enough as far as I'm concerned.". 'He presented himself as a man named Max Devita,' she said. 'Read all of the fine print,' Canna said. * Hamish Earle McLaren fleeced 16 victims, including Australian fashion designer Lisa Ho and his then-girlfriend Tracey Hall, during a relentless series of frauds from 2011 to 2017. Designer Lisa Ho was another to fall prey to McLaren, losing hundreds of thousands of dollars, but she managed to claw back some of her money after taking him to court. Following the conversation with Tracy, Sydney-based expert Canna (pictured) shared the eight 'red flags' or 'warning signs' that someone might be in the process of defrauding you. She has since taken part in the podcast series, Who The Hell Is Hamish?, which investigated how McLaren had been conning people since the 1990s, defrauding 15 victims a total of $7.66 million. 'It was quite a long time before we discussed anything to do with my superannuation or my savings or anything, but it happened slowly and at the end of the day, I trusted him,' Tracy said. A devious conman who stole millions of dollars by offering fake investment schemes and pretending to be a barrister has been jailed for at least 12 years, with a crowd of his victims clapping as he was led away. 'Everything he had told me about his life and his world and everything I knew to be completely true was completely false,' she said. Some victims were paid a small amount of money back, while some were paid none. 'I called him and said "Chris, who is Hamish? A single mother who was defrauded of her entire 'life's savings' by the serial conman Hamish McLaren has revealed how it happened - and the eight red flags of financial fraud that all others should look out for. On Thursday, Acting Judge Colin Charteris said McLaren appeared to have no conscience, as he sentenced him to 16 years behind bars with a non-parole period of 12 years for his "outrageous" criminal conduct. He said McLaren would watch a James Bond movie then dress like James Bond, buying similar suits, an Aston Martin car and getting a similar haircut. Acting Judge Colin Charteris said McLaren "used his energies to mercilessly defraud these people", and some of McLaren's victims are at a stage in their life where they can't recover financially. 5. ', Tracy said McLaren lied about his age and his profession, telling Tracy that he was a chief investment officer for a family office hedge fund (stock image). 'Everything he had told me in the 18-month period of dating was a complete lie,' Tracy said in a video. Other victims lost their entire life savings and superannuation. EXPLORE: BTN Nathan Bazley Wiki Facts, Age, Height, Wife & Net Worth In terms of age, Hamish McLaren is in currently his late 40’s. Fashion designer Lisa Ho had $850,000 taken from her by Hamish McLaren.Credit:Jessica Hromas. Ditto, you should always invest in your own name. Speaking outside court, a group of women deceived by McLaren stood arm in arm. Tracy said it wasn't until she woke up and hadn't heard from McLaren in 24 hours that she realised something was 'odd'. By the time he went to prison, Tracy had given McLaren '$317,000 of her life's savings'. The court heard a psychiatrist and psychologist who examined McLaren were unable to find he suffered from any specific mental condition. He’d started flirting with her. Keep an eye on your transactions at all points. McLaren was also sentenced to seven and a half years behind bars for dealing with proceeds of crime, which will be served at the same time as his 16-year sentence. McLaren will be eligible for parole in July 2029. She said the pair had 'countless conversations about financial strategies and superannuation and hedge funds' in the 16 months they were dating (pictured: Tracy Hall). ', At her lowest point, Tracy said she kept a gratitude journal (pictured), where she wrote what she was grateful for every day - no matter how small it was. "I accept he was motivated by greed and not need.". I listed hot chips with chicken salt, which is my favourite thing and my death row meal. 'A girlfriend called me and asked me how I was. Hamish McLaren competing in the SMH Half Marathon in 2014. Fashion designer Lisa Ho had $850,000 taken from her by Hamish McLaren. His age was wrong, his background was wrong, his name was incorrect, he didn't have the job he said he had. A fraudster who stole millions of dollars from multiple victims by offering fake investment schemes and pretending to be a barrister has said in a letter to a court that he deserves the label of "conman". "I do not believe he has any remorse," the judge said. 'Never let someone open up a bank account in their name with your money,' she said. Hamish McLaren counter-tenor. Thirdly, Canna said you should always obtain a statement of advice. Several of McLaren's victims, sitting in the public gallery, laughed and scoffed when James Bond was mentioned. We were planning our future together. 'I'd been working for 21 years. He later noted that McLaren is a "late convert to remorse". He’d started flirting with her. People who were connected to him, I tried to get their numbers for their workplaces.'. * McLaren - who also called himself Hamish Watson and Max Tavita over the years - used fake but impressive stories to endear himself to victims. I thought he had my best interests at heart.'. "I think I did. 'It had a headline, the age was different, the name was different. When he was led from the dock by Corrective Services, the victims applauded. 'If you have a funny feeling in your stomach about something, hold off. When she realised what she had lost, Tracy said she reached her 'lowest point'. Ask them for their qualifications. Photo ©Benjamin Durrant. * Hamish McLaren was a serial conman who fleeced $70 million worldwide from dozens of victims by pretending to be an investment fund manager. "This is a pain that will stay with me for the rest of my life," McLaren said. Sixth, Canna said you shouldn't 'invest in something you don't understand'. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. 8. Never give someone a blank cheque and always invest in your own name. ",' Tracy said. A single mother who was defrauded of her 'life's savings' by the serial conman Hamish McLaren has revealed how it happened (pictured: Tracy Hall), Tracy Hall, from Sydney, said she had been in a relationship with a man who she thought was named Max Tavita 16 months before she lost $317,000 in savings and superannuation (pictured: Hamish McLaren), 'I trusted him [McLaren]. Tracy also said that work and looking after her child gave her 'another reason to get up every day'. Home; About; Listen; Concert Diary 2019 & 2020; Contact; Home “…Hamish McLaren’s strong and sweet-toned counter-tenor…beautifully crafted…” Opera Today, May 2019. Cuomo bans huge 10,000-person wedding planned for Brooklyn on Monday for the grandchild of grand rabbi of Hasidic sect, Gov. 'The second thing to bear in mind is as soon as someone tries to give you financial advice, then you should check their credentials.'. Tracy revealed she first met the so-called chief investment officer Hamish McLaren, 48, when she started out on a dating app in March 2016. 'There may have been a fraudulent transaction that may have happened a couple of months ago, and you won't be aware if you're not up to date,' she said. Acting Judge Charteris said McLaren was "merciless" and exhibited "devious behaviour" as he ran a Ponzi scheme which was "robbing Peter to pay Paul". It's so simple.'. He also drove luxury cars including Ferraris. Tracy revealed she first met the so-called chief investment officer Hamish McLaren, 48, when she started out on a dating app in March 2016. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group, Activists waving Antifa flags attack Trump supporters protesting Twitter censorship of Hunter Biden stories at 'Free Speech' rally in San Francisco, 'You are not going to see the end of Trump': Steve Bannon says President plans to run again in 2024 if he loses the upcoming election, Nancy Pelosi sets 48 hour DEADLINE for the White House to resolve next round of coronavirus funding, Gov. Hamish McLaren competing in the SMH Half Marathon in 2014. He had no empathy for them," Acting Judge Charteris said. Fourth, she said you should never write a blank cheque that doesn't have your name on it. He urged victims to cash in their superannuation, redraw from their mortgages, sell their shares, and apply for home loans to give him money for non-existent investment schemes that promised a high return. His barrister Gabriel Wendler said the money stolen by McLaren was "gone" and spent on "lifestyle situations" including clothes and first-class travel. Hamish Earle McLaren fleeced 16 victims, including Australian fashion designer Lisa Ho and his then-girlfriend Tracey Hall, during a relentless series of frauds from 2011 to 2017. He was in a relationship with one victim, using a fake name, and stole $317,000 from her after presenting her with fake documents about her "investment". Crown prosecutor Carl Young said McLaren's crimes approached the highest possible level of seriousness.

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