All carriers are pinching pennies and taking anything and everything to try and make 2 more pennies. When this happens, the scammers come out to do what ever it takes to take advantage of anyone that doesn't have excellent policies and procedures.
We all know that early 2022 was a period in time where a ton of people entered the market, creating carriers, setting up brokerages, buying any and all equipment that they can find, all to take advantage of the perceived money to be made in the industry. That money dried up and those people are left scrambling to try and keep their head above water. Unfortunately, those same people will take advantage where they can or be taken advantage of. Those are the scam companies.
Its best to call them out here and help all the others recognize and keep their guard up.