money grab

noun

plural money grabs

: the greedy pursuit of an opportunity for making money especially when done without regard for ethics, concerns, or consequences : cash grab

If he had sold out and made a money grab, much of what he stands for would have been diminished.—

Dan Pompei

… this action appears to be nothing more than a profit-motivated money grab at the expense of important healthcare services our community depends on …—

Kerry D. Goff, quoted in The Vicksburg (Mississippi) Post

also : something (such as a product or service) used for a money grab

The movie was a blatant money grab targeted at young kids and their parents … —

Matthew Fernandez

To keep the navigation on the car, you're going to have to pay … a monthly fee. For my bet, it's a money grab and if they can generate additional revenue, then more power to them. —

Will Lindley, quoted in The Detroit Free Press

Farewell tours are a money grab, sure, but there's also something to the idea of letting bands and fans say goodbye to each other … —

Adam Graham