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.
Grammy Award-winning artist Lil Wayne celebrated his 36th birthday and the release of his much anticipated Tha Carter V tonight at Hubble Studios in Los Angeles. The party, nicknamed “Wayne’s World,” was a long-awaited celebration and featured many of the rapper’s favorite things…. traditional New Orleans food (as catered by Trap Kitchen), candy and marihuana bar while a skate ramp outside played host to tricks and ollies from skateboarders all night. And just when you that was all, the party also featured two real-life goats to pay home to our own Greatest of All Time.Custom Bumbu cocktails were flowing all night as special guests arrived to wish Wayne a very happy birthday. Guests included many of Wayne’s family and close friends including Stevie Wonder, Chris Brown, Big Sean, Wiz Khalifa, Timbaland, Ray J (who gifted Wayne a personalized scooter), Swae Lee and Slim Jxmmi of Rae Sremmurd, Trippie Redd, Shaggy, Trey Songz, Tiffany Haddish, Draya Michelle and more!Wayne’s World was a production by Young Money Records and The Vanity Group. Click NEXT for next image below postLOS ANGELES, CA – SEPTEMBER 28: Lil Wayne blows out the candles on his birthday cake at his 36th birthday party and Carter V release at HUBBLE on September 28, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jerritt Clark/Getty Images for Young Money Records)LOS ANGELES, CA – SEPTEMBER 28: A general view of the birthday cake is seen at Lil Wayne’s 36th birthday party and Carter V release at HUBBLE on September 28, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. 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(Photo by Jerritt Clark/Getty Images for Young Money Records)LOS ANGELES, CA – SEPTEMBER 27: Reginae Carter (L) and Masika Kalysha attend Lil Wayne’s 36th birthday party and Carter V release at HUBBLE on September 27, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jerritt Clark/Getty Images for Young Money Records)LOS ANGELES, CA – SEPTEMBER 27: Actress Tiffany Haddish attends Lil Wayne’s 36th birthday party and Carter V release at HUBBLE on September 27, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jerritt Clark/Getty Images for Young Money Records)LOS ANGELES, CA – SEPTEMBER 27: Rappers Mack Mane (L) and Big Sean attend Lil Wayne’s 36th birthday party and Carter V release at HUBBLE on September 27, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jerritt Clark/Getty Images for Young Money Records)LOS ANGELES, CA – SEPTEMBER 27: Rapper YFN Lucci attends Lil Wayne’s 36th birthday party and Carter V release at HUBBLE on September 27, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jerritt Clark/Getty Images for Young Money Records)LOS ANGELES, CA – SEPTEMBER 27: Model Draya Michele attends Lil Wayne’s 36th birthday party and Carter V release at HUBBLE on September 27, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jerritt Clark/Getty Images for Young Money Records)LOS ANGELES, CA – SEPTEMBER 27: Musical artist Toni Romiti attends Lil Wayne’s 36th birthday party and Carter V release at HUBBLE on September 27, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jerritt Clark/Getty Images for Young Money Records)LOS ANGELES, CA – SEPTEMBER 27: Singer Ray J attends Lil Wayne’s 36th birthday party and Carter V release at HUBBLE on September 27, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jerritt Clark/Getty Images for Young Money Records)LOS ANGELES, CA – SEPTEMBER 27: Musician Timbaland attends Lil Wayne’s 36th birthday party and Carter V release at HUBBLE on September 27, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jerritt Clark/Getty Images for Young Money Records)LOS ANGELES, CA – SEPTEMBER 27: Musicians Timbaland (L) and Trey Songz attend Lil Wayne’s 36th birthday party and Carter V release at HUBBLE on September 27, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jerritt Clark/Getty Images for Young Money Records)LOS ANGELES, CA – SEPTEMBER 27: DJ Niena Drake and Legendary Damon attend Lil Wayne’s 36th birthday party and Carter V release at HUBBLE on September 27, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jerritt Clark/Getty Images for Young Money Records)LOS ANGELES, CA – SEPTEMBER 27: A general view of atmosphere is seen at Lil Wayne’s 36th birthday party and Carter V release at HUBBLE on September 27, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jerritt Clark/Getty Images for Young Money Records)LOS ANGELES, CA – SEPTEMBER 27: Model Shaun Ross attends Lil Wayne’s 36th birthday party and Carter V release at HUBBLE on September 27, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jerritt Clark/Getty Images for Young Money Records)LOS ANGELES, CA – SEPTEMBER 27: A general view of atmosphere is seen at Lil Wayne’s 36th birthday party and Carter V release at HUBBLE on September 27, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jerritt Clark/Getty Images for Young Money Records)LOS ANGELES, CA – SEPTEMBER 27: A general view of atmosphere is seen at Lil Wayne’s 36th birthday party and Carter V release at HUBBLE on September 27, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jerritt Clark/Getty Images for Young Money Records)
Grammy Award-winning artist Lil Wayne celebrated his 36th birthday and the release of his much anticipated Tha Carter V tonight at Hubble Studios in Los Angeles. The party, nicknamed “Wayne’s World,” was a long-awaited celebration and featured many of the rapper’s favorite things…. traditional New Orleans food (as catered by Trap Kitchen), candy and marihuana bar while a skate ramp outside played host to tricks and ollies from skateboarders all night. And just when you that was all, the party also featured two real-life goats to pay home to our own Greatest of All Time.Custom Bumbu cocktails were flowing all night as special guests arrived to wish Wayne a very happy birthday. Guests included many of Wayne’s family and close friends including Stevie Wonder, Chris Brown, Big Sean, Wiz Khalifa, Timbaland, Ray J (who gifted Wayne a personalized scooter), Swae Lee and Slim Jxmmi of Rae Sremmurd, Trippie Redd, Shaggy, Trey Songz, Tiffany Haddish, Draya Michelle and more!Wayne’s World was a production by Young Money Records and The Vanity Group. Click NEXT for next image below post
