die Betrügerbande
Translation
gangs of fraudsters, fraud rings, gangs of swindlers
Examples
Die Polizei warnt vor neuen Betrügerbanden.
The police are warning about new gangs of fraudsters.
Diese Betrügerbanden operieren international.
These fraud rings operate internationally.
Grammar Patterns
as subject: The fraud rings were caught.
as accusative object: The police broke up the fraud rings.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Verbrecherbande (criminal gang), Diebesbande (gang of thieves)
Etymology
A compound of 'Betrüger' (fraudster) and 'Bande' (gang). Literally a 'fraudster gang'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'band' of people who 'betray' your trust. 'Betrüger' comes from 'betrügen' (to deceive/betray).