That's why there needs to be a "find likely candidates" step. And getting it right is part of the core of the business model. That's why Y Combinator has an i

That's why there needs to be a "find likely candidates" step. And getting it right is part of the core of the business model. That's why Y Combinator has an interview process. Why venture capitalists do due diligence. Why coding camps start with a test to see if you're worth educating. And so on. The incentives for fraud are also why many variations on this model involve putting a visible investment into you, but without necessarily paying you directly.