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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
By Trn Nguyn

California lawmakers fast-track bill that would require online sellers to verify their identity

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A California bill that would require marketplaces like eBay and Nextdoor to start collecting bank accounts and tax identification numbers from high-volume sellers who advertise online but collect payments offline is being fast-tracked by Democratic lawmakers with committees voting on it Tuesday.

The idea is that thieves will be less likely to resell stolen merchandise if authorities can track them down.

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