Protect the Irish Report

What This Guide Covers

Inside this report, you’ll learn how to identify the most common tactics used by scammers targeting Notre Dame fans:

• How fake Facebook groups grow and operate
• How engagement bait is used to build scam audiences
• How to spot suspicious admins and moderators
• How counterfeit merchandise scams work
• How ticket scams are structured and executed
• How scammers use sponsored ads and external websites
• How to verify online stores and avoid fake websites
• Why receiving a product doesn’t always mean a store is legitimate
• How scammers use small recurring charges to avoid detection

The Legion 7-Step Scam Check ☘️

This guide includes a simple, repeatable system you can use to evaluate:

• Facebook groups
• ticket sellers
• online stores
• social media ads

Before you buy, run through the checklist.

Why This Matters

Scammers don’t need to trick everyone—just a few people each week.

By understanding how these tactics work, you can:

• protect your money
• protect your personal information
• avoid becoming a target
• help others in the community stay safe

Who This Is For

This guide is for:

• Notre Dame football fans
• Anyone buying tickets through social media
• Fans purchasing merchandise from online stores
• Anyone who wants to better understand how online scams work

Instant Digital Download

This is a digital PDF download.

• Available immediately after email verification
• Viewable on mobile, tablet, or desktop (best viewed on a larger device)
• Easy to share with friends and fellow fans