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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Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Chris Brown Full Interview on 20/20 (vid)

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In an interview on ABC’s 20/20 Chris Brown revealed that his apologetic track “Changed Man” made Rihanna cry after he played it for her just one month after their February 8th altercation in Los Angeles. Rihanna had previously denied ever hearing the song, but Brown admits to ABC News’ Robin Roberts, “I played the song for her”¦ The day I did it”¦ a month after the situation. She called when first heard the song. And I mean, I’m not trying to say””call her any liar or anything like that. But I played the song for her when I first wrote it. And cried.”Brown, whose new album Graffiti is out December 8th, has since been ordered to cease all communication with Rihanna and adhere to a restraining order after being sentenced to assault charges. Graffiti‘s “Famous Girl” is another song clearly inspired by Brown’s relationship with the Rated R singer. In the track, Brown alleges that Rihanna had cheated on him prior to the February 8th incident, with Brown also singing “I might have cheated in the beginning, I was wrong for writing Disturbia” and ” Sorry I bust the windows out your car,” a reference to another supposed encounter between Brown and Rihanna.”I was wrong for what I did,” Brown reiterates in his interview with Roberts. “And I would definitely say that it’s not something that I look past or look over. Something that’s really, really touchy. And, and like I said, I’m””I’m really sorry for””for what went down. And what happened.” Brown also admitted that his initial public apology to Rihanna that appeared on YouTube was “heavily coached,” however, “It was genuinely from me, but it wasn’t projected genuinely.”

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