전세사기

jeon-se-sa-gi
nounIntermediate jeonse scam
⚖️Law
formal

A scam involving jeonse (a type of long-term rental deposit in South Korea) where the landlord or seller deceives the tenant or buyer, often by misrepresenting property conditions or failing to return the deposit.

전세사기로 인해 전세금 반환을 받지 못한 피해자가 증가하고 있습니다.

The number of victims who have not received their jeonse deposit back due to jeonse scams is increasing.

💡

Jeonse scams are a significant issue in South Korea's real estate market, often involving fraudulent contracts or property conditions.

Collocations

전세사기 피해jeonse scam victim전세사기 방지jeonse scam prevention

Related Phrases

전세금phrase
jeonse deposit
전세 계약phrase
jeonse contract

💡Pro Tip

Legal Recourse

Victims of jeonse scams can seek legal assistance to recover their deposits or damages.

Gold Rule

Contract Review

Always review jeonse contracts carefully and consult a legal expert if suspicious terms are present.

📖Word Origin

Combination of '전세' (jeonse, a long-term rental deposit system) and '사기' (scam/fraud).

📝Usage Notes

The term is commonly used in legal and real estate contexts to describe fraudulent activities related to jeonse contracts.

Word Breakdown

전세
jeonse (long-term rental deposit system)
root
+
사기
scam/fraud
root
한영사전