1099 misc, i review products for Best Buy and was sent a 1099 with an amt in box 7 (nonemp comp) - how am i supposed to handle this? not my own business? not paid cash!

I receive products to review for Best Buy. I can't sell them, give them away, trade them in etc.... How am I supposed to claim this dollar amount in box #7?  I wasn't paid cash and I don't own a business...  Telling me I have to pay taxes on this amount and the State portion is asking tons of questions about this...  HELP!!