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.
JACQUE AYE’S NIGERIAN MAGICAL GIRL TALE ‘ADORNED BY CHI’ SIGNS DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH MWM UNIVERSE
Dallas-based entrepreneur Jacque Aye, creator of “Adorned by Chi,” the anime and manga-inspired Nigerian Magical Girl franchise/universe, has signed with MWM and its MWM Universe division, Morgan Kruger & Diana Williams of MWMu announced today. Aye’s “Adorned by Chi,” tells the tale of Adaeze, a painfully shy college student who discovers has Goddess-like powers and must, reluctantly, lead a team of young warriors to defeat an apocalyptic monster that threatens to destroy humanity and save the world. MWM Universe and Aye are developing the story across multiple platforms including animation, comic book/literary, merchandise and film/tv.Jacque Aye, creator of “Adorned by Chi,”“Adorned by Chi” is inspired by the Japanese Magical Girl genre and series like “Revolutionary Girl Utena,” “Puella Magi Madoka Magica,” and “Sailor Moon.” The story also takes inspiration from elements of Igbo culture & lore, including Goddesses like Ala, Uhamiri and more.“Jacque Aye’s fresh and nerdy approach to expanding Manga and celebrating diversity is more important than ever,” said Kruger, EVP of Operations & Williams, EVP of Creative at MWMu. “Her ability to weave a story and characters that resonate with both women and men in the shifting Anime genre is impressive. As one of the top e-commerce entrepreneurs in creative, understands how stories need multiple touchpoints with today’s audiences and how young women – especially those of color – need to see themselves reflected in the genre in empowering ways.”Aye quote, “I set out to create ‘Adorned by Chi’ because I wanted to see myself, a young Nigerian-American woman, reflected in the genre I and many others enjoyed so much growing up. It’s been a joy crafting this world and I look forward to expanding my vision with the help of MWM in not only the current merchandise but animation, comics and more!”Aye will be appearing at New York Comic Con on October 5th. Be sure to follow @AdornedByChi for updates on when and where. Enter the world of Adorned by Chi by grabbing free pdf manga, merchandise and more: https://shop.adornedbychi.com/collections/comics
JACQUE AYE’S NIGERIAN MAGICAL GIRL TALE ‘ADORNED BY CHI’ SIGNS DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH MWM UNIVERSE
