In 3–5 sentences, describe a character that is stingy with money and dishonest. Include allusions to Scrooge and Pinocchio or two other suitable well known allusions in your response.

Let me introduce you to a character named Ebenezer, whose greed and dishonesty rival even that of Scrooge himself. Ebenezer, much like the famous miser, hoards his wealth, penny-pinching on every expense, even denying himself the basic joys of life. With a dishonest nature, he weaves elaborate webs of lies to maintain his facade of wealth while secretly deceiving and exploiting others. This sly individual embodies a fusion of both Scrooge's stinginess and Pinocchio's penchant for telling falsehoods, creating a truly formidable antagonist.