Scammers Pose as Chinese Cops Targeting International Students As international students flock to China for its world class education and research opportunities, a disturbing trend has emerged: scammers posing as Chinese police officers are targeting these students, exploiting their vulnerabilities and threatening their academic careers.
Understanding the Threat The scams typically involve an email or social media message claiming to be from the local public security bureau or another government agency.
The sender claims that the student is suspected of committing a minor offense, such as overstaying their visa or violating tax regulations, and demands immediate action to resolve the issue.