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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Saturday, May 17, 2025

Blackburn Votes To Fully Repeal President Obama’s Jobs-Killing Health Care Law

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 width=Congressman Marsha Blackburn (TN-7) today issued the following statement on House passage of H.R. 6079, the Repeal of Obamacare Act.”The most important step of any journey is the first step. By fully repealing Obamacare, we can give the American people what they want ““ the chance to start with a clean slate.”The President’s failed policies are stifling the ability of small businesses to grow and hire. Obamacare was a mistake and I’ll keep fighting to repeal it until we get this law off the books.”House Republicans remain committed to working step-by-step to replace Obamacare with real solutions, such as my legislation to help lower cost and increase choice by allowing for the purchase of health insurance across state lines. These are the kind of common sense ideas that we need to help American families gain access to the coverage that best meets their health care needs.”Going forward we need to focus on 5 items – increasing choice and options; decreasing cost and mandates; simplifying the system for patients and providers; restoring the cuts Obamacare made to Medicare; and working to make health care tax-free.”

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