A man (left) takes a photo of an e-bike accident scene before helping the fallen rider in Taixing, Jiangsu Province on February 10. The man took the photo as a recent swath of extortion cases in China saw good Samaritans wrongly faulted while trying to help victims. Photo: sina.com.cn

Xiao Guohua, 60, moves the scooter of a fallen rider from the middle of Jichuan South Road, Jiangsu Province on February 10. The woman was knocked down in a hit-and-run accident after colliding with another e-bike. She sustained only minor injuries. Photo: sina.com.cn

Xiao helps the accident victim stand up in Taixin, Jiangsu Province on February 10. "Some people saw the woman on the ground but didn't help," said Xiao. "To be honest, I was a little worried about it, and I think I need to learn to protect myself when helping out," he added. Photo: sina.com.cn

Xiao talks with the hit-and-run victim after helping her move from the middle of the street in Taixin, Jiangsu Province on February 10. Xiao left the scene only after making sure the woman was not seriously injured. Photo: sina.com.cn