Scammers Prey on Spartans After Mass Shooting

Scammers have been selling unlicensed Michigan State University merchandise, and claiming that the proceeds will go toward the Spartan Strong Fund, which supports those most critically impacted by the deadly on-campus shooting last week.

Kyle Kaminski

February 23, 2023

Students and community members gather outside of the Michigan Capitol in Lansing, Mich., on Monday, Feb. 20, 2023, for a protest calling for lawmakers to enact gun control legislation following a mass shooting on the Michigan State University campus on Feb. 13. (AP Photo/Joey Cappelletti)

MICHIGAN—Scammers have been selling unlicensed Michigan State University merchandise, and claiming that the proceeds will go toward the Spartan Strong Fund, which supports those most critically impacted by the deadly on-campus shooting last week.

Attorney General Dana Nessel is urging Michiganders to do their research before donating. Only officially licensed and approved merchandise from the following vendors support the Spartan Strong Fund:

Spartan Spirit Shop
Nudge Printing
Colosseum
Underground Printing
Blue 84
CDI Corp.
A. Dean Watkins
4Imprint
Sewing Concepts
Zephyr
Gametime Sidekicks
Underground Printing – Spartan Strong

Those who have seen products or services that do not appear to be licensed can report them to MSU at licensing@union.msu.edu or by calling in a report to 517-355-3434. If you believe you’ve been a victim of a scam, you can call in a complaint to the state at 877-765-8388.

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