These guides are prepared by NZ Chinese Digital Safety & Anti-Scam Trust to help the Chinese community in New Zealand recognise common scams, protect personal information, and know what to do when targeted. If you have received a suspicious message, stop before clicking, paying, or sharing information, then choose the guide closest to your situation.
Scam Prevention Guides
Scammers may first claim you are the victim of an identity leak, then use fake officer details, emails, and case numbers to build trust. In a public account, a visit to a real station revealed no such case existed.
Learn how fake celebrity ads, deepfakes and investment chat groups can lead people to fraudulent trading platforms.
Understand what phishing links are and the everyday steps you can take to protect yourself from online scams.
Learn how scammers impersonate NZ Post and DHL to steal your bank details, and how to protect yourself.
Learn how to spot scammers posing as Inland Revenue (IRD) in calls, texts, and emails.
Understand how scammers impersonate friends, organisations, and celebrities — including AI-generated deepfakes.
Digital Safety Tips
Community Safety Education
A simple guide to emergency help, non-emergency reporting, and urgent road incidents that are not life-threatening.
A practical guide for parents and carers on how to talk with children about online risks, recognise warning signs, and establish a family online safety agreement.