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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Thursday, May 15, 2025

Kansas City Homicide: Two dead in Separate Incidents in Kansas

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Two people were found dead late Thursday night in Kansas City, according to the Kansas City Police Department. The officers received a disturbance call at around 10.30 p.m. to the 4600 block of East that later was updated to shooting.

On the crime scene, officers found an unresponsive man in front of a home within the area. According to the reports given by the emergency crew, he was pronounced dead on the scene. The caller told the police that they had heard gunshots.

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When the caller checked outside, they saw the man down in front of the home. Information regarding the victim hasn’t been released to the public yet. I’ll keep you updated on what’s happening once the information is made public.

The police also received another call within the same time to the 6100 Block of Tracy Avenue with reports of gunshots. This call was also immediately upgraded to shooting on scene. When the police arrived on site, the victim was lying in front of a residence with a gunshot wound. He was immediately rud to the hospital. Unfortunately, the victim didn’t make it. He was pronounced dead on arrival.

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Investigations on the scene suggest that the shooting started after the victim had an altercation with an unknown suspect. The police department is still carrying on the investigation as to what happened to the two victims. Anyone with information on what happened is urged to call the Kansas City Police Department. So far, the department hasn’t given any public statements. As what happened with the first call, the police are still withholding information on the victim’s identity and whether or not both separate incidents are related. I’ll keep you updated in case of any new statements on the same.

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