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

Singer George Michael Found Dead on Christmas Day

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Originally posted on December 25, 2016 18:05:05

Singer, George Micheal, Was Reclusive over the Last Few Years of his life

As we close out 2016, one of the absolute worst years for celebrity deaths, singer George Michael was found dead on Christmas morning. The singer died of heart failure in his sleep and was found in a “peaceful state.” Previous to that he has suffered pneumonia and other health challenges as well as bouts with drugs. Michael’s fans never got enough of him and he was in the process of planning a tour and filming a documentary about is life when he died. He was 53

Michael’s career was laced with major success including top selling albums with the group Wham (1981-1986) and he enjoyed greater success as a solo artist. Michael encountered controversy when he won both “Favorite Male Vocalist Soul/R&B in 1989 as well as Favorite Male Vocalist Pop from the American Music Awards. no word on funeral arrangements as of yet.

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