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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Friday, May 16, 2025

The Rickey Smiley Morning Show Discusses Boosie Speaking Out About R Kelly’s Sentencing: “College Professors Get Probation for This” (VIDEO)

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The Rickey Smiley Morning Show discussed Boosie speaking out about R Kelly’s sentencing. Boosie took to social media to react to R Kelly’s sentencing. Boosie said people get 15 to 20 years for murder and the R&B singer received 30 years.

“Yes, he was wrong as hell for manipulating young girls and sexing them, but he didn’t kill anyone, aggravated rape anyone… and no blame on the parents who knew everything. Resentence this man. College professors get probation for this.”

“I posted this on Facebook yesterday, people saying he got 30 years, and other people get this and that, but the coach for the ladies gymnastics team from a couple of years ago who got sentenced, that Larry Nassar dude, he got 175 years,” said the radio DJ.

“So that means if he die in jail and be born again, he gotta go straight to the prison nursery,” said Smiley.

“And he got 60 years on the Fed charge,” said the host.

 “So, he would have to die twice and come back twice in order to get out, and he’ll still be 80 when he got out on his third reborn,” said smiley.

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