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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Monday, May 12, 2025

Radio DJ Hires at Hot 105.7 DJ Promise and DJ Gee A

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Entercom announced two additions to the on-air staff for HOT 105.7 (WXSS-HD2) in Milwaukee. The station welcomes Promise as morning show host, who will be heard weekdays from 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. CT. DJ

Gee-A joins the station as afternoon drive host and will be heard from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. CT. Both additions are effective December 14.

“We’re excited to welcome Promise and DJ Gee A to our on-air lineup and introduce them to our listeners,” said Andrea Hansen, Market Manager, Entercom Milwaukee.

“Both have deep roots in this community with valued experience entertaining and connecting with the listeners of this city. We trust that combination will quickly resonate with our fans and round out our locally focused programming lineup.”

“I’m very excited and blessed for this opportunity to be back on air in Milwaukee with a brand new station and to make history,” said Promise. “Mornings will never be the same.”

Promise has almost 10 years of experience working in various radio formats. Following graduation at Carroll University, he interned for Jammin 98.3 in Milwaukee, which led to several years of working part time as a promotions assistant.

In the years that followed, he became an on-air personality filling in on weekends and weeknights on Jammin 98.3. From 2013-2015, he hosted overnights at Energy 106.9 before moving to V100.7 to serve as assistant production director as well as host of “The Bizness Hourz” from 2016 to 2020. On numerous occasions his show received top ratings for the 18-34 and 25-54 demographics. Promise also has experience as a host and emcee.

“I’m very excited for this new opportunity,” said DJ Gee-A. “I look forward to being a part of Milwaukee’s No. 1 destination for hit music and delivering a fresh, entertaining program for listeners every afternoon.”

DJ Gee-A joins HOT 105.7 after previously serving as a weeknight host for Milwaukee sister station 103.7 KISS-FM (WXSS-FM) since 2015. Prior to that role, he was heard on V100.7 in Milwaukee from 2005 to 2015. 

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