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Xanthe Gregory

'Virtual kidnapping' scams targeting Chinese international students on the rise in NSW, as police issue warning

The victims are forced by scammers to fake their own kidnapping. (Supplied: NSW Police)

Police say 'virtual kidnapping' scams targeting international Chinese students in Sydney are on the rise and having serious financial and psychological effects.

There have been four cases across the state in the past month, with those targeted — ranging in age from 17 to 23 — ordered to pay sums of up to $280,000 or face being deported.

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