Definitely a scam. Apple doesn’t force you to sign in right away. You can take as long as you want resetting your password, heck, they even say it might take a week for them to verify you.

The software optimization too! Besides the small bugs that get patched every app and system just works better on iPhone and and looks much better. Battery life and performance are also on another level. I got a 14 Pro and my Pixel 7 Pro only lasts 2/3 of what the iPhone lasts.