money grab

Quick cash exploitation

A money grab is a blatant attempt to extract as much money as possible, often with little regard for quality, fairness, or ethics.

The term usually carries criticism—implying greed or exploitation: The sequel was just a money grab, Critics called the fee increase a shameless money grab.

Also cash grab.

Related

hustle · scheme · scam · swindle · profit · exploit · fleece · ripoff · shakedown · racket · price gouging · gouging · opportunism · avarice · windfall · plunder · loot · payday

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Opposites
motive/intent

money grabphilanthropy

Generous giving for others

charity · altruism · labor of love · public service · pro bono work

value exchange

money grabgood value

Worth the cost

square deal · giveaway · loss leader · value for money · transparent pricing

Family

money, grab, moneys, monies, moneyed, grabs, grabbed, grabbing, grabber

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G