Oh so now they are meant to MAGICALLY know how much you make? They aren’t lying they give you what you have. People take step downs all the time for various reasons. Some structures are different where it might be higher for you is lower for them. Or maybe your profile doesn’t scream hey this is exactly what I want. They go based on what they have and experienced and are allowed to share you sound bitter just because you’re unemployed. If you know what makes such a great recruiter you’d find your perfect job. Or guess what just Ignore them! If you think they all suck stop wasting their time even responding! Gosh you’re such bitter weirdo get help