leech 
/ˈli:tʃ/ noun
plural leech·es /ˈli:tʃ/ noun [count] 1 : a type of worm that attaches itself to the skin of animals and sucks their blood 2 disapproving : a person who uses other people for personal gain
▪ a celebrity who is surrounded by leeches who only want his money
▪ a celebrity who is surrounded by leeches who only want his money
