Recent study shows Kansas City Chiefs ranks second in risk of having counterfeit merchandise

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- A recent study conducted by InGame found the Kansas City Chiefs rank second in the risk of fans purchasing counterfeit merchandise.

The study documented roughly half a million conversations from the last 12 months regarding fake NFL and knockoff products being sold.

"At the end of the day, we're all part of Chiefs Kingdom," Cheifs fan Colt Skouby said. "We all want to be fans. Not everyone can go afford that $30, $40 or $50 shirt or clothing. They see that mom and pop (stores) are making their t-shirts, they can go get for cheap and still support their fandom."

Of the 28,442 conversations from Chiefs fans, 15% of them were found to be negative.

The only team with a higher risk based on the study was the Philadelphia Eagles, who had 41,660 conversations and 38% being negative.