Comment by neya

Me and a lot of others were added to some private Github repo we aren't a part of (y-combinatororg/ycombinatororg) and we received this notification:

    Y Combinator | $100M Y-Combinator W2026 with GitHub
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    ### Dear community,

    The Y Combinator W2026 Program is now open for applications. This world-renowned accelerator supports ambitious builders and early-stage teams, helping them transform projects into scalable companies.

    As a GitHub contributor, your open-source activity positions you to benefit from this opportunity. Whether you are shipping code, maintaining repositories, or prototyping new ideas, your work drives innovation and could qualify for YC’s support.

    Program Benefits
    ----------------

    -   Funding: $100,000,000 USD investment on standard YC terms
    -   Growth Allocation: Helping founders accelerate traction and align community growth with long-term success.
    -   Mentorship: Access to experienced founders and YC partners
    -   Community: A global network of alumni, investors, and experts

    Next step:
    To confirm your preliminary registration and secure eligibility, please verify your wallet through Y Combinator. This step ensures fairness, safeguards against Sybil attacks, and does not require personal information. The process takes less than a minute: simply connect your wallet and sign a verification message.

    Important:
    A refundable deposit is required for authorization. The full amount will be returned once verification is complete.

    Apply here (available only by link): ycombinator.com/apply (<-- except it links to y-combinator.com/apply which is definitely a phishing site and asks for your wallet)
    ----------------------------------------------------------

    Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. To maximize your chances, apply early via the official YC platform. Connect your GitHub profile and share your project details to get started.

    Best regards,
    Y-Combinator Team
    In collaboration with GitHub

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AFAIK YC does NOT collect money for applications. But the email skips spam because it is an actual notification from GitHub. Stay safe.