Introduction

Scammers are targeting clients looking to get their hair braided by using real stylists’ work and creating fake social media pages.

Reports of Scams

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is receiving reports of scams targeting individuals wanting braids. Scammers take pictures from legitimate stylists and post them on fake social media pages.

Modus Operandi

Potential clients find the fake pages and book appointments, often making small deposits. Clients realize they have been scammed when they do not hear back from the supposed stylist on the appointment day.

Impact on Legitimate Businesses

Real stylists like Porsche Hensley, who has been braiding hair for over 10 years and owns Divine Innovation 615 in Nashville, are affected. Hensley reported instances where clients arrived for appointments, only to find out they were scammed.

Precautions to Avoid Scams

BBB advises not to pay for the service in full before the appointment. Visit the stylist’s location before booking. Verify the stylist’s work by searching for them online and including the word “scam” after their name. Ask for the stylist’s license number and verify it.

Continuing the Business

Despite the scams, stylists like Porsche Hensley remain undeterred and continue their work.

Conclusion

Scammers exploiting the popularity of hair braiding are causing issues for both clients and legitimate stylists. Clients are advised to take precautions to ensure they are booking authentic services.

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Monday, May 12, 2025

Ne-Yo stops by Power 98 to talk to Nolimit Larry and Yasmin Young

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Currently on the road promoting his upcoming album, Non-Fiction, the talented star stopped by the Power 98 studios to kick it with Nolimit Larry & Yasmin Young of The Morning Maddhouse, in Charlotte, NC. Ne-Yo spoke candidly about everything from balancing fatherhood and his career, “inventive” groupies, Beyoncé’s evolution, to his upcoming artists Sonna Rele and Candice. According to the Grammy Award winner, it looks like the artistic gene has been passed down to his offspring. Could Ne-Yo be the next Joe Jackson? His sixth album, Non-Fiction, hits stores Tuesday, January 27 and is currently available for pre-order on iTunes. The album incorporates stories from Ne-Yo’s life and the lives of his fans. Yasmin even lends the Grammy-award winner an idea for his next hit song!by WILLY J(Photo by WILLY J)Yasmin YoungCo-Host, The Morning Maddhouse5:50-10 am, Mon-FriWPEG Power 98Co-Host, The Daily Pop8:20 pm, MonBOUNCE TV, Channel 3.2Co-Host, The Daily Detour4:20 pm, WedWBTV Channel 3For Booking:704.910.918526Talent@gmail.comwww.DJYasminYoung.comwww.Twitter.com/DJYasminYoungwww.Instagram.com/AllThatYaz

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