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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Tuesday, May 13, 2025

Country Radio DJ Gerry House Quits After 30 Years

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Radio personality Gerry House has quit WSIX-FM after 30 years in country music radio. The House Foundation morning show will end Dec. 15.”After a long and painful consideration, we are leaving the air,” House said Friday morning on the show. “Some folks will remain; Mike (Bohan) and I are going off the air on WSIX Dec. 15.”House declined interviews Friday, but his sidekick and friend of 15 years shared a little of the “why now?”It kind of feels like it’s time to move on to other things, and it was really Gerry’s decision to do that,” Bohan told Channel 4 News. “There were no forces at work or anything else; he felt it was the right time, and he’s got a hundred other things that he wants to work on. He can go in many different directions.” (read more here)

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