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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Thursday, May 15, 2025

New survey of 1,000 Millennial, GenZ users on Apple Pay, Google Pay

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We just surveyed 1,000 Millennial / Generation Z respondents in the US (18 to 35) on their usage of mobile payment systems such as Apple Pay, Google Pay and Samsung Pay. Our goal was to assess which payment platforms are gaining the most traction and mindshare among young adult users.
Top line findings (e-commerce)
— 15.1% of Millennials and 14.6% of GenZ respondents have used Apple Pay when shopping online
— 8.6% of Millennials and 9.1% of GenZ respondents have used Google Pay when shopping online
Top line findings (in-store):
— 10.8% of Millennials and 10.3% of GenZ respondents have used Apple Pay when shopping in-store
— 4.6% of Millennials and 2.8% of GenZ respondents have used Google Pay when shopping in-store
We also asked about their preferences between these platforms (vs. actual usage), which peer-to-peer payment platforms they use and prefer, as well as their usage of cryptocurrencies for payments. See the full report here.

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