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

Gucci Mane Denied Bond

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Gucci MHere is the latest update in the Gucci Mane club incident that caused him to get locked up. Well, it seems as if the court is not having it and Gucci Mane has been denied bond on charges stemming from a fan’s accusation that the rapper hit him in the head with a chagne bottle at an Atlanta nightclub.The fan claims that Gucci Mane hit him in the club’s V.I.P. area March 16 while he tried to take a picture with him. The fan, James Lettley, says he needed 10 stitches after the incident. Gucci remains in custody on a charge of aggravated assault with a weapon and appeared in court Wednesday. The rapper’s attorney, Drew Findling, told WSB-TV that Davis’ criminal history made it difficult for a judge to set bond. Fulton County jail records show Davis has been arrested 10 times since 2005.

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