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
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The Rickey Smiley Morning Show Discusses Tasha K Losing her Appeal to Cardi B (VIDEO)

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The Rickey Smiley Morning Show discussed Tasha K losing her appeal to Cardi B. Tasha K lost her appeal to Cardi B. Allegedly, back in March, the YouTube blogger Tasha K, filed an appeal to overturn the verdict in her definition lawsuit with Cardi B. Tasha was ordered to pay Cardi B $4 million in damages.

According to reports, Tasha has already moved into an apartment, and had to leave her beautiful home and put her residence up for rent for $5000 a month, said Gary With Da Tea.

Rickey Smiley said if people do not pay their judgments, they will get their check garnid. The morning show said Tasha’s YouTube earnings would be examined. Smiley said Tasha was going to have to pay. She may not ll out the whole $4,000,000, but will pay something.

Gary said Cardi B had receipts. He also said that he did not understand why Cardi B would make Tasha K pay that much money. However, Smiley asked why Tasha would do what did to Cardi B.

Gary said his wages were garnid in the past because of student loans. He told them that he was not working however they found out he was employed and took his money. Smiley wondered why Gary would lie to the government. Gary said he needed his money.

“They went to human resources, honey, and they found that I was working; those girls send me the papers… they garnid all my little change honey,” said Gary.

Gary said his degree was nothing but a piece of paper that caused him $50,000 and claimed he does not use his degree because he does not need it for his current job.

Maria Moore said paid off all $77,000 of her student loans. She said was once paid for a settlement that was owed and was sent a random $16,000 check for child support.

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