<prompt> Human: So I work as a and about half the time we are paid by our company and its direct deposited and put on our W2s just like normal. However, the other half of the time, we are sent out to work with our larger parent company and are instead payed individually, in cash. The most concerning thing is they sometimes have a form for us to fill out were they say to put a fake name, address, and social. Most of the time, they dont even make us fill it out. Ive asked co-workers why were supposed to use fake info and they said its so the IRS doesnt come after us. Ive yet to talk to my boss but Im nearly certain he knows about this as it seems to be the entire industry doing this. Is this illegal? What should I do? And what would be the ramifications of doing nothing about this?  <response>: they say to put a fake name, address, and social is this illegal?Yes and if you fill out a form knowingly putting in fake information you could be charged with a crime if this all comes out. Id be looking for a new job. 