"Poverty pimps" is a derogatory term used to describe individuals or organizations who take advantage of or exploit the poor and marginalized for their own personal gain, often through dishonest or unethical means. Full definition
Cuomo expects people to fall in love with scraps, and maybe the various poverty pimps and political hustlers will sing his praises, but no one should be confused, this is all window dressing for his larger move against NYSUT and the broader progressive «movement» they fund. (nystateofpolitics.com)
If proved, the actions of Espada and his associates would mark a new low for brazenness and greed in a city that has seen its share of notorious poverty pimp operations. (nydailynews.com)