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.
Cosby to Crews: America’s First Family of Fun Drives Into Second Gear for a New Season of Reality With Terry Crews Behind the Wheel. Premieres Sunday, March 6 at 8:00 P.M.* on BET
TV’s Much Loved Family Man Terry Crews Flexes his Fatherly Muscles as he Tries to Maintain Balance in the Midst of Changes, in the Second Season of THE FAMILY CREWS
Terry Crews, America’s favorite TV dad is back for another season of THE FAMILY CREWS, granting viewers an honest, glance of what it is like to have a successful career in Hollywood, while keeping your faith intact and yourfamily fulfilled. The second season of THE FAMILY CREWS premieres Sunday, March 6 at 8:00 p.m.* Terry Crews, dad both on and off screen, is not your average movie star. Married to his loving wife Rebecca for more than 20 years and the devoted father of five, ages 5 to 23, he has been able to navigate the chaos of raising a family in the entertainment world, without compromising his mid-western values…until now. Now, everything and everyone is changing at the same time, including Terry himself. He now has to uproot his family again, and move them cross country in order to work on a new project. Just having returned home for his last movie shoot, he has the daunting task of telling his family the news. His wife Rebecca is upset that has to put her career aspirations on hold, yet again. Tera, now 12, opposes the move with fears of not making new friends and sadness over leaving her newly redecorated bedroom behind. Azzie, on the other hand, is indifferent as awaits news of an audition for the NYU Musical Theater Program that will decide her fate. New mom, Naomi, and her boyfriend, Jorge, will stay in L.A. with their 5 month-old baby, Miley. The little ones, Isaiah and Wynnie, are both excited about the move and thrilled that they can be with their dad, butWynnie starts to act out as the move draws near.More new beginnings ahead, this season is filled with twists and turns as navigating life in a new place awaits the entire family. Fans of THE FAMILY CREWS will tune in once again as the Crews family grows, loves, laughs, and prays their way through another chapter of their journey.