profiterers
Profiteering refers to the act of making excessive or unfair profits, especially during times of crisis or scarcity. This can involve raising prices to unreasonable levels on essential goods or services when demand greatly outweighs supply. Historically, profiteering has been associated with wartime economies, natural disasters, or other situations where widespread hardship creates opportunities for individuals or businesses to exploit the situation for financial gain.
The concept of profiteering is often viewed negatively and can lead to public outcry and government intervention.