1. people who cheat others out of money or avoid paying debts

Examples

• The restaurant owner was tired of bilkers who left without paying their checks.
• Insurance companies have special departments to catch bilkers who file false claims.
• The hotel implemented a credit card policy to prevent bilkers from skipping out on their bills.
• Police arrested several bilkers who had been scamming elderly residents.
• The store manager watched for bilkers who might try to return stolen merchandise.
• Online marketplaces use verification systems to protect sellers from bilkers.