Well, it’s Grammy time in LA and there are a LOT of events. I have been invited to a few but people don’t know what to invite me to because they can’t figure out if I am in Atlanta, Arizona, LA or New York and I like that so I rarely say. People seem to want to hang out and have lunch and pick my brain for a business idea they have, they want to partner up, ask me about the state of the industry or try to get into my world which is NOT going to happen (laugh). So I enjoy the distance. Of course I think it’s most important to support clients and I do. Yesterday, I got 6 calls from people asking me to use my hard-earned contacts to hook them up with tickets to Grammy events. If a client is spending money with me there is no need to pressure them into hooking me up with EVERYTHING else too. Radio Facts is a kevRoss creation, I own it and I put the work in at 4am DAILY. Am I obligated to allow someone else to reap the benefits of my hard earned business when even I don’t? Perhaps I don’t know something, please enlighten me (laugh). Is is selfish of me to say, I don’t ask you so don’t ask me? Usually, I just lie and I tell them I can’t do anything or let me work on it (laugh). So just know, I’m telling you the truth when I lie because I lie so I don’t have to tell you the truth (laugh) so save yourself the trouble.. don’t ask me (laugh). How do you feel when people ask you for hook ups? Am I being too harsh or do you agree?
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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