<prompt> Human: Neither me and my sister are dependents of my mom. We also live in another state from her. She was asking me to send her my W2s so she could file her taxes and I was pretty suspicious about the whole thing, so I didnt. She claims she needs to because Im an out-of-state resident. Can you guys give me the rundown on what type of scam is being run here, and how shes benefiting?  <response>: The only reason your mother would need your W2 would be to file your taxes for you. If shes not filing for you, then she doesnt need it at all; she just wants something from it. Maybe she wants your SSN so she can file you as a dependent, or so she can use it to open a credit card in your name. Or maybe she wants to see how much money you made, so she can convince you to give her some. Whatever the case, it doesnt sound like she needs your W2 at all. She just wants it, so she can do something she shouldnt be doing. 