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

Yung Joc’s “Stay in College” Scholarship Awards with Chevrolet

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CHEVROLET - YUNG JOC AND STREETZ MORNING TAKEOVER “STAY IN COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS”

Chevrolet has partnered with Core Radio Group by offering 8 students from selected Historical Black Colleges and Universities the opportunity to fulfill their educational dreams.
Hosted by their top rated and Superadio nationally syndicated morning show “The Streetz Morning Takeover with Yung Joc”, Core Radio Group has establid this scholarship contest that will allow students assistance in completing their higher educational goals.

”We are extremely pleased to partner with General Motors in this endeavor. Far too many HBCU students are not able to finish their education due to various financial hurdles.

General Motors recognizes these challenges and has stepped up by partnering with Yung Joc and the Streetz Team to help students achieve their goals” says Steve Hegwood, President CORE Communications.

To compete for their chance to secure funding, eligible students can register at streetzmorningtakeover.com. Contest dates are from September 19th through December 9th, 2022.

Eight chosen students from HBCU’s located in Atlanta & Savannah GA, Charlotte, Raleigh and Fayetteville, NC, Norfolk, VA & Huntsville, AL will be eligible to secure $15k
each in scholarship donations.

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