Welcome to Shielded
A safe space for Chinese students facing cross-border scams.
Scams targeting Chinese nationals — even those abroad — are becoming increasingly sophisticated. Shielded was created to raise awareness, share real stories, and offer legal and emotional support.
Here, you’ll find interviews with survivors, insights from legal and different experts, and resources to help you stay informed and protected.
You’re not alone. Together, we can build a community of support, empathy, and resilience.
Online and phone scams targeting Chinese international students are on the rise — often involving impersonation, legal threats, and psychological manipulation. This video brings together voices from students, parents, and lawyers to uncover how these scams operate, and what we can do to protect ourselves and one another.
Stay informed. Stay shielded.
They once believed it could never happen to their child — until it did. In this interview, the parents of Xie Yuxin reflect on how they learned about the scam, their emotional response, and what support they believe students need from family and society.
Li Shuangqing, a fellow student who has encountered scam attempts twice — including impersonation of government departments and legal threats. Unlike many, she recognised the signs and stepped away in time. Her story stands as a reminder of how varied these scams can be — and why awareness matters.
Tan Chiao Yi, a Malaysian law graduate, reminds students that only Malaysian police have legal authority in the country. She explains how international law works — and doesn’t work — to expose the lies behind "foreign officer" scams.
A lawyer with cross-border experience, Zhuo Yueshan explains how scammers fabricate legal documents — and how Chinese criminal procedures actually work. Her voice cuts through fear with facts.
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