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If the check is made out to you by name put it in now, I would.

I would bank it.But don't spend it just yet.When they realize the mistake they will want their money back.

I would research the bank and the account first. Did you get a letter stating what the check was for?! There are scams out there where they send you a check to pay the taxes on a bigger amount, and try to get you to send your own money afterwards. Then you come to find out the check was no good!

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You may want to focus on that fine line etched between opportunity / theft

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Shootah made a good point.If it is a "dud" check (Cheque) you will pay a dishonour fee when it bounces.Do some research First.