got a check from Barton Brands. do not know why or who. should i cash it w/out getting hooked into something?

Toss it. Or you will be indebted in some way.

it's maybe counterfeit.. How did you come in contact with them... if you did, thru a spam email then it's a scam

To Avoid scams here is what i tell people...

All spam emails/unsolicited phone calls/letters and faxes are scams.

As a general rule - ANYTHING involving Western Union/money gram = Scam.

my Advice: Don't deal with anyone from a foreign country or Accept checks from strangers and never use wire/bank transfer services.. you risk losing your $$ and your mind.

Remember, if it sounds too good

to be true, it probably is! NEVER(ever) give out your personal information to strangers online or offline! Always be on guard.

Many of them have the stipulations on the check or paperwork that came with it ,

Like this enrolls you in a program and they will deduct the future charges from the bank account you use to clear the check .

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There's no such thing as free money. Don't cash a check when you don't know where it came from, or what it's for. That's just common sense.