I see now that you already have the check? I would tell the bank the exact same thing. In fact, take the E-mails with you. Let them look at that check. I've read quite a few stories lately about people actually going to jail for trying to cash these checks on the same exact pretenses that you're in. Let the bank know up front what's going on so you don't get put in the mix with whoever sent you the check. Later, QD.