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

El Dorado Broadcasters Names News Director for The Company

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El Dorado Broadcasters, owners of market-leading radio stations in Victor Valley, California, and Yuma, Arizona, promotes Andrew Caravella to News Director for both of its operations. Andrew is currently the voice and reporter for El Dorado’s HDdailynews.com, serving the Victor Valley market. He is taking on expanded responsibilities and a soon to be enhanced news presence in Yuma, Arizona.

Andrew Caravella takes on Full-Time News Director Duties

Mr. Caravella has been in entertainment and media since 2010. He reported news and entertainment for numerous outlets in Southern California, before joining El Dorado Broadcasters, LLC in November 2020 as news director and the voice of HDdailynews.com. Andrew received a Bachelor of Science degree in Digital Audiences from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communications at Arizona State University.

“Andrew is doing a excellent job of gathering and covering news of local importance in our market” said Chris Fleming, Executive President of El Dorado Broadcasters. “It makes sense to expand our coverage to Yuma, Arizona, while devoting more time and effort to our local news product serving the high desert.”

Andrew Caravella – News Director for El Dorado Broadcasters

“I was born in Los Angeles but grew up in Apple Valley” said Caravella, “It is exciting to be part of growing a local news department for the community I live in and equally as exciting to be expanding our effort to other cities.” Mr. Caravella’s first day as company news director will be August 23, 2021.

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