Unsolicited, mass-distributed offers for freelancers are the "hey want some fuk girl?" of the gig economy.
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Yes, your fifth-of-market-rate offer for a rush job is sooo very compelling.
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"Dear miss (lol), would you be interested in <humongous project>? We offer <peanuts> and would need this done by <yesterday> please. Thank you for your time (yeah, fuck you too).
<Some person>,
<Generic company name>, <place with no effective enforcement for breach of contract>"
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"Our contractors are all <humongously overqualified>. Our prices are <3xpeanuts>. Our company has a reputation for honesty and integrity and is definitely not a scam."
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It's no wonder our economies are so full of bubbles and distortions.
Corps are split into those who have no idea how to value anything, and those who know exactly how and exploit it endlessly.