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

Q102″˜s “Mission Jonas” Gives Jonas Brother Fans the Thrill of a Lifetime: Listeners Won a Super Secret Jonas Brother’s Meet and Greet

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Radio Facts: Q 102 gave a group of Jonas Brothers fans the thrill of a lifetime last week courtesy of Q102 and “Mission Jonas.” Q102 had the exclusive opportunity to take sixteen special listeners to welcome the Jonas brothers to Philadelphia Thursday July 23, 2009. Q102 “Mission Jonas” winners were whisked away by limo to a super secret meet and greet. The excitement was intensified because the fans were kept in the dark (the vehicle’s curtains were pulled shut) as to exactly where they were going. Once they arrived at a private plane terminal at Philadelphia International Airport ““ the winners were taken to a conference room and as they watched out the window the Jonas Brother’s private jet pulled to within 50 feet of the excited group. Kevin, Joe and Nick stepped off the plane and into the frenzy of true Q102 Jonas Brothers fans signing autographs and taking photos with the lucky listeners before heading off to their sold out concert at the Wachovia Center. For a gallery of pictures and video of Q102’s “Mission Jonas” – go to www.q102.com.(Photo enclosed: Kevin Jonas, Q102 listener Alana of Newtown Square, PA, Nick Jonas and Q102 Listener Alana of Conshocken, PA.)

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