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CA Government is contacting online sellers for sales permit
 

This is what happened to my amazon account.
This is not out of topic (I mean ebay discussion) since this apply to ebay CA sellers.

I just got an email from Gov Agent ...Saying
(it's not scam)

RE: xxxx Board of Equalization is reviewing online ads and contacting sellers who should have a California seller's permit. You are being contacted by e-mail since this is the only contact option available. Please respond to this e-mail by contacting me at (xxx) xxxx. If you are concerned about phishing schemes, you can also contact me by calling the Board of Equalization's official number xxxx and press (x,x,x,x) to bypass the phone tree options and be directly transferred to me. If you are a valid permit holder, you may respond by e-mail with your seller’s permit number, name, and daytime telephone number. Failure to respond to this notice will result in a legal action to obtain your information from Amazon. Thank you for your cooperation.

There is also link
BOE Is Contacting Online Sellers - Sales & Use Tax – California State Board of Equalization

"Even if you sell 100% of the items online from home, you are still required to hold a valid California seller's permit if you sell three or more items (tangible personal property) in a twelve-month period on auction or any other type of internet sites." from website

Here is the big question. Can they really get my info from amazon or ebay through legal action?

I recommend you guys create ebay or amazon account outside of CA address.

Geez.. Cali want's their money! :)