Overseas IELTS Proxy Scandal: Chinese Student Arrested for Taking Exam for Others

Regarding IELTS face-to-face instruction, YaYa has repeatedly emphasized: stay away, stay away, and stay away‼️What is marketed as face-to-face instruction is often just a guise for stealing questions and cheating! YaYa previously exposed the shady side of this industry, and recent news reports have once again brought it to light, as shown in the newspaper📰

From the latest news, it’s clear that YW, the girl who took the IELTS test for others, and her “clients” have all faced severe penalties. This can be seen as reaping what they sowed🚫. The article also highlights a case where a candidate was extorted for 200,000 yuan due to IELTS proxy testing, but had no choice but to accept it, as they were in the wrong from the start…

To underscore the serious consequences of IELTS cheating, YaYa would like to reiterate:

1⃣️If discovered during the exam or before the scores are released, the severity of the consequences varies. However, the score will definitely be canceled, and there will be a ban from taking the IELTS for a period (or for life). The act of cheating or substitution will also be reported to various institutions, effectively blacklisting the individual from most official examination bodies.

2⃣️If a false score is used to apply for a visa and the fraud is uncovered, it constitutes visa fraud. Depending on the laws of different countries, this could lead to direct prosecution and even imprisonment. This is not an exaggeration; there have been real-life cases.

3⃣️If a false score is obtained and the visa application is successful, but the individual’s English proficiency is insufficient, they may be forced to attend language classes and spend additional money to learn the language. In severe cases, this can lead to academic fraud, resulting in suspension, expulsion, deportation, and even criminal charges.

4⃣️If sensitive information is held by unscrupulous individuals, malicious extortion may occur. If you refuse, you still face the above three penalties; if you comply, you will have to pay more money.

[Check-in R] A few heartfelt words:
For those aiming to study abroad, mastering the language is the first and simplest step. However, if you seek shortcuts and want to gain without effort, remember that “the fastest and shortest path often ends very quickly.” YaYa understands the struggles of preparing for IELTS, with its long preparation cycles, numerous misconceptions, high exam fees, and the challenge of achieving a good score.

But this is a common hurdle for all students aspiring to study abroad. Only by preparing diligently and taking the exam honestly can you truly go higher and further!💪