The phrase "unscrupulous operators" refers to people or organizations who are dishonest, immoral, and willing to do unethical things in order to achieve their goals, often causing harm to others or breaking the rules. Full definition
You should also know that, as with any financial product that involves a lot of money changing hands, there may all sorts of unscrupulous operators out there pushing you to make a move that may benefit them more than you. (realdealretirement.com)
Attorney General McCollum and his colleagues have also urged the FTC to prohibit the charging of advance fees, as proposed, a prohibition the states believe will prevent substantial monetary losses suffered by consumers, discourage unscrupulous operators from flocking to this industry, and facilitate efficient and timely enforcement. (getoutofdebt.org)
Hundreds of Russian women seeking relationships are scammed every year by unscrupulous operators of marriage agencies. (blogs.elenasmodels.com)